<VV> Installing Radio Capacitor

[corvairduval at cox.net]

Yes, the capacitor that typically bolts to the outside of the ignition coil
for radio suppression attaches to the + terminal of the ignition coil. The
capacitor (condenser to most people here) is grounded because it is bolted
to the coil.

Have you considered buying resistor plugs? Just buy plugs for a VW Beetle
if no one lists Corvair applications... (Flame suit on)

Also check the gap. Wrong gap can produce more radio noise.

Frank DuVal

Original Message:
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From: Jeffrey B. Aronson jrh at foxislands.net
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:30:28 -0400
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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

'66 Corvair Monza Coupe 110/4
'66 Land Rover Series II-A 88"
'80 Triumph TR-7 Spider


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