<VV> Installing Radio Capacitor

[Jeffrey B. Aronson]

Dave Thompson wrote:
> Jeff,
> Is it a ticking sound (ignition) or a warrrring sound
> (generator/alternator)? Does it change with RPM? Do you have the grounding
> straps from the side shroud to the body?
>   
Dave,

Yes, I have the usual grounding straps. The radio worked fine before I 
swapped out the plugs. The static does change with the rpm, and it 
definitely lessens when I turn on the headlights - which would imply a 
grounding issue.

Jeff Aronson
Vinalhaven, ME
> Dave Thompson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeffrey B. Aronson [mailto:jrh at foxislands.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:30 PM
> To: Virtual Vairs
> Subject: <VV> Installing Radio Capacitor
>
> After installing the Champion spark plugs sent by Clark's, I find that 
> my AM radio now has as lot of static on the admittedly very few AM 
> stations I'm able to pick up here in midcoast Maine. I remember that I 
> used to specify "resistor" plugs so as to lessen radio interference.
>
> So I stopped at our local garage and the mechanic gave me an old 
> capacitor to install. He thinks it goes to the + wire on the coil, and 
> need to be grounded to the body. Is this right?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff Aronson
> Vinalhaven, ME
> www.landroverwriter.com
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