[warrior_1515]

Not sure what this part is or if I need it.

I have a '65FJ45 that has been upgraded to electronic ignition by a PO.

This part was connected to the positive terminal of my coil by the small prong and the fat end/prong was grounded to the bolt which holds the coil to the engine.

What does this thing do?
Is it a must have?

Thanks,

Dave

[Fast Eddy]

Condensor. Need it? Dunno.

[Texx]

The purpose of a condensor is to extend the life of your points, if you don't have any, shouldn't serve any purpose.

[MoCoNative]

That is the noise supressor for the radio, the voltage regulator should have one on it also ove on the drivers side of the firewall. The condesensor for the points would ahve been mounted inside the distributor next to the points. The other item you may or may not have by the coil is a larger condenseor/voltage reducer that drops the power to the coil to reduce burning up points.

With electronic ignition, I'm not sure on the reducer deal, I'm still running mine, instructions said to leave it.

As for this part, I would put it back on, can't hurt. It is supposed to absorb some of the stray static and pulse from the coil I beleive that would otherwise show up in your radio as a constant pounding hum that increases with RPM, more of an issue with the AM band than FM.

[warrior_1515]

Thanks for everyones input.

I'll leave it off for now only since I am running the smooth sounds of my transmissions instead of a radio.

Dave

[Pin_Head]

Originally Posted by MoCoNative

That is the noise supressor for the radio, the voltage regulator should have one on it also ove on the drivers side of the firewall. The condesensor for the points would ahve been mounted inside the distributor next to the points. .

X2 this is correct.