Kent:
That is a radio suppression capacitor. Some were dealer installed,
others by POs. On some later cars they were also mounted on the fuel pump.
Dealer ones were installed if the owner complained of radio interference.
Normally no-longer necessary with modern plug wires and radios.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cl4rk2@worldnet.att.net [mailto:cl4rk2@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 1:56 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Ignition coil diode?
>
>
> On my '69 MGB/GT, I've always been curious about the small electronic
> component the PO attaced between the ignition coil (+) terminal and
> ground. It's a small cylinder w/ the following detail:
>
> (+) 100uF 50WV | (-)
>
> where | is the black band on the negative(-) end of the cylinder.
>
> What is this, and its purpose? Is it recommended? One of its leads
> broke... should I replace the component w/ the same type?
>
> Kent
> '69 MGB/GT
>
>
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