[ja67bird]

What is the part that plugs into the voltage regulator that looks kind of like a points condensor? Does anyone have a part # for this?
Thanks

[68coupe]

Originally Posted by ja67bird

What is the part that plugs into the voltage regulator that looks kind of like a points condensor? Does anyone have a part # for this?
Thanks

It plugs in the rear of the voltage regulator.....I believe it eliminates any radio interference.....I don't have the part number

[ELKHORNAOG7]

It is a filter for the radio,noise and yes it is a condenser you will find this on a lot of cars some times they are also hooked up to the heater motor also---BOB

[engineer]

radio suppression capacitor and it plugs into the side of the regulator. discontinued GM item. look for used ones or NOS. you will rarely notice if it is working or not unless you like AM.

[hillpc]

My parts catalog says #1960957 for "Capacitor and bracket assembly, on voltage regulator; 1967-68/ALL". #1964086 for 1969. The one on my 66 GTO is stamped 0.5 MFD (microfarad). The Goat service manual shows points condensers at about half that value.

It's in the radio section, group 9.663, along with "Capacitor assembly, radio". But there's guys on the groups saying it helps prevent arcing in the voltage regulator contacts as well. See http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...hillpc&lnk=ol&

[hpbongers]

Replace the cap as close as possible. It's needed in the regulator. For added noise suppression, get any big capacitor like a 1000 uF or higher and place anywere on a loarge +dc line like the rear power amp if you have one. It does wonders for the entire system. Can get these cheap at any surplus store.