[Roadsters] maybe I am not naming this part correctly???

[Joe Russo]

Tim,

The part in question is another capacitor (condenser) used as a noise
suppression device (shunts high frequency noise on the ignition circuit to
ground)- as someone said, to take noise off the radio circuit.  Car should
run
fine without one.  Could run poorly (or not at all) if it is degraded or
shorted.

To test it, you need an old analog ohm meter (not digital), set it on the
lowest
ohm setting and when you measure between the lead and the case, it should
look
like a short circuit immediately and then charge up to a high ohm value.
Also,
suggest testing with the device hot.

Easier just to disconnect it, especially if you suspect that it is bad

Joe

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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:08 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net; jover4x4 at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] maybe I am not naming this part correctly???


No, I am not using a ballest resistor; (rectangular in shape about three
inches
long, correct?). I am referring to the inch long tube like part that connects
to
the positive terminal of the coil.

Tim





I am talking about/referring to the little cylinder looking part that mounts
ight above the coil. I cannot find a part number for it in any of my books or
online. Is this piece a condenser? Or considered part of the coil. Thanks
Still
clueless in WI im _______________________________________

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