source for Generator condensor? (radio noise)

[Alexander]

Hi Gents,

where is the likely place I can find a "radio noise suppressor" for the generator? its the little condensor that mounts to the generator.

as a kid, I remember they were everywhere for $1-2

I checked my local parts supply and they don’t have it. Ebay wants near $30 for one.

Thanks

[TodFitch]

I'm not an EE. Especially not one who is experienced in designing automotive circuits. But....

A quick web search indicates that the noise suppression capacitor/condensers for generators were about 0.05 uF. A similar search indicates that the capacitor/condenser for point type ignition systems is 0.25 uF.

So I see two possibilities. 1. Go to Radio Shack and get a 0.05 uF capacitor and wire it in. It won't look vintage but it ought to work. 2. Use a condenser designed for your distributor. Probably overkill but it will probably work.

[Alexander]

Yes, its exactly what I did to confirm if it would help. Me being an electornics guy I have tons of capacitors in my parts bins. It works just fine, but does not have the right look. If push comes to shove, I guess Ill by one from eBay for $30.

Thanks

Alex

[greg g]

the standard distributor condenser should work just fine and have the right look.

[Plymouthy Adams]

back in the day it was nothing for me to charge a few of these ignition condesnsers using the ole coil and leave them setting about the shop..

[oldmopar]

Is the replacement cap smaller can you hollow out the old one and put the new one in it. I guess you tried antique electric supply

http://www.tubesandmore.com/

[Mark D]

Not 30-, they pop up now and then...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NOS-Blue-Streak-AL-106X-condenser-1940s-1950s-Dodge-Jeep-Mopar-/280767170699

Or... Go to eBay and search this item number.

280767170699

[Chester Brzostowski]

Yes, its exactly what I did to confirm if it would help. Me being an electornics guy I have tons of capacitors in my parts bins. It works just fine, but does not have the right look. If push comes to shove, I guess Ill by one from eBay for $30.

Thanks

Alex

Hi Alex,

Just a thought.., maybe changing your point’s condenser might solve the problem. That's why it is there to begin with besides saving the points from excessive burn. Other then that, Greg's suggestion is right on and pretty common for the era, been there. Mounting this at the input to the radio should eliminate the transient noise.

Cheers, Chet...

[oldmopar]

I would not buy old electronic capacitors from what I have read they dry out and may not be useful, beside they do not look any different then what I can by at napa when I tune my car.

Same thinking on any rubber nos parts is basically a crap shoot if they will work correctly

[Alexander]

Thanks guys! After looking for it under different title headings, I found one for less than $10 shipped. Not bad.

cheers!