All I did was switch to resistor spark plugs, my radio noise just about
disappeared.
NGK brand BP6RES. And I still run copper core plug wires.
There is still some engine hum in the radio but at least I can listen to
it now.
Good luck
Frank
Stephen Oram wrote:
>
> Hi List,
> OK I'm back after a few weeks of computer problems.
> Thanks Frank for the tip about "plonking" the needle back on the speedo. I
> supose I only needed
> a little courage. I still don't know what speed I'm really driving but I
> suppose if I'm not
> much faster than everybody else then I should be OK!
>
> I also changed my distributor condenser last week after seeing the thread
> about the rough running
> Midget. It has changed my life! I can now set my idle below 1000 and I also
> have torque.
>
> My latest problem is due to the addition of a radio. The PO had an aerial
> mounted far back on the
> right wing so I figured I'd add the radio to match. Everything works OK but
> the interference is bad. I
> think people used to turn to look at me while stopped at the traffic lights
> because of the interfrence
> I was causing to their stereos and not because of my car.
> I've replaced the plug tops with Bosch shielded, resistive caps, connected
> an inline condenser
> between the coil and 12V, replaced the dist. condenser and mounted a big
> line filter in the power line
> to the radio. (I also lashed up a condenser to the dynamo but I'm not
> really sure if I did it right).
> The cassette deck is now bearable with just a slight ticking. Listening to
> the radio though
> is not the most pleasant - though much, much better.
> Can I do anything else? Somebody I talked to suggested suppressing the
> regulator. Does this help and if
> yes does anybody know how to do it?
>
> Stephen Oram
>
> 1966 Sprite MKIII
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Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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