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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 | I have a 49 truck that is still 6v with an original radio. I get alot of static with the engine running. Where do I need to place condensers? And what type do I need? Thank you, Terry
49 chevy 1-ton. It is a work in progress but it's getting close. 49 1 Ton Pics | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Here is one thread on radio noise suppression. Jim Carter might have parts and Chevs of the 40s used to have all the parts, including the suppressor that went into the coil lead on the distributor cap and the odd little "springs" that went inside the front wheel bearing dust caps. Here are installation instructions. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | You should put a condenser on the ignition feed at the coil and also on the batt terminal on the regulator. I was able to find a value in one of the writeups and it turned out to be the same value as the one used in the distributor of a 50s Chevy six. I believe they are .5 MFd. I did this on my 51 1 Ton and it made a big difference. The noise problem is more noticeable when you have a weak station signal.
I think the static ground devices for the front bearings caps were relevant with the old style tires. I doubt they would have any effect with modern tires. | | |
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