MaritimeMan Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 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 M.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgranch Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Yeah, you can leave that off if you want. It's a condenser for the alternator to reduce RFI noise. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 Ok cool, figured as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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