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Help, random little wire

MaritimeMan

By MaritimeMan,
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MaritimeMan NPORA Old-Timer

MaritimeMan

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Help, guys, once again. Eveything is back together, but I have one little wire left over. Its a back wire, approx 9" long with a forked connection at one side, and a cylinder with an attachment tab on the other. If I remember right, it came off my alternator, but I'm not sure how to wire it up. Project is almost done, just need to get this thing in to make sure to alt is charging. Thanks

 

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lgranch NPORA Fulltime Resident

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Yes it is a capacitor for the alternator (based on your description) the capacitor has a small mounting bracket and that is to go to a ground. The wire goes to the power lead. With this said however, you do not need this capacitor to have everything work OK. This is a RFI capacitor and most people believe that it does nothing. I am not convinced that it doesn't reduce RFI from the alternator, but I have never been able to prove my belief. Just leave it off for now.

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