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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by samtheclip, Jan 3, 2005.

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  1. samtheclip

    samtheclip Karting

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    #1 samtheclip, Jan 3, 2005
    Today I changed my alternator. I noticed another plug on the back side of the unit. I found my old unit had something plugged in there and screwed on to the back of the unit. My new unit did not come with this so, I swapped it. Please dont mistake this for the big black box on the back which I think is the voltage reg. Any thoughts what this is?

    Thanks,
    Sam
     
  2. 123larry

    123larry Rookie

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    #2 123larry, Jan 3, 2005
    Hello,
    there is a rectangular noise surpressor 5/8 x 1 1/4 in on the back of mine.
     
  3. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    #3 jimangle, Jan 4, 2005
    Noise suppressor so you don't get a power surge through your radio.
     
  4. samtheclip

    samtheclip Karting

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    #4 samtheclip, Jan 4, 2005
    Thanks for the info!
     
  5. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #5 Verell, Jan 4, 2005
    It is NOT a surge surpressor, just a capacitor to filter out intereference so it won't perturb your radio or the ECUs. Has the capacitance value on it, ending in 'uF' for microFarads. Can be replaced with a more conventional one of the same value from Radio shack, or one sold by auto parts stores for distributor points.
     
  6. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    #6 jimangle, Jan 5, 2005
    that's what I meant. I had to type fast. Someone was coming.
     

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