Electrical condensers

[bjde0b]

As far as I know, there are three condensers. One in the distributor, one on the alternator voltage regulator and one on the IPVR. I made one for the alternator regulator by putting a plug on it instead of the pig tail. I am having alternator problems so I don't know if it works or not. I still need one on the IPVR.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/ ... umber=true

Has anyone ever done this before? Can I make one for the IPVR too?

[bjde0b]

It is surprising that nobody has tried this before.

[Nitekruizer]

Just curiuos, why do you want to put a condenser on the IVPR? It's been a while since I've had my dash apart so I can't remember, was there one on the IVPR and is yours missing?

[bluef250]

The condensors act as radio noise suppresents and could be removed and the vehicle would still run.

[bjde0b]

I know it will still run, but the radio isn't clear. I like the old AM. I have a highligner, too, but I want the radio to work in this restored truck.

The IPVR uses one because I have seen it on here and in salvage yards. When I connect the gauges, the radio pops and clicks, when not connected, it does not happen.

[basketcase0302]

bjde0b on Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:20 pm
As far as I know, there are three condensers. One in the distributor, one on the alternator voltage regulator and one on the IPVR. I made one for the alternator regulator by putting a plug on it instead of the pig tail. I am having alternator problems so I don't know if it works or not. I still need one on the IPVR.

I've been behind the dash of many of our bumps over a 30 year period of working on and driving them and also never seen a condenser mounted onto the back of the instrument panel, (or one advertised for sale for that matter)? Not saying there isn't one-but that I've never seen one, (or even seen one drawn into all the wiring diagrams on our bumps I've studies here over the years).
Maybe parts monkey over on the dark side knows more about it?
Here's the 67-69 instrument panel drawing:



And here's the 70-72 drawing:

[bjde0b]

http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 1a8fa5deae

[69Ford]

Here's a picture of one that was on my truck. Not sure if it is called a condensor or noise surpresser. I hear these go bad so that probaly explains why they are missing on most bumps and also newer style stereo's have them built in.