Alternator Capacitor Mounting

[Russ in California]

Oreillys alternator (ya ya whatever) capacitor off core alternator which is gone now and no I didn’t pay close enough attention to its mounting placement.
New alternator is a bit different which is not abnormal but their mounting picture doesn’t correspond very well.
Where exactly does the capacitor mount?
I have several opinions from people I thought might know but nothing concrete yet.
What day ye?
R

 

[Dave 2000]

Double check but IIRC

Cable to B+

Capacitor casing to alt body .i.e. earth.

Regards

Dave

 

[Rivman1243]

I don't remember seeing a capacitor on my alt. Now I have to go look at mine! I wonder if that's why I have so much engine whine in my stereo.

 

[Dave 2000]

I don't remember seeing a capacitor on my alt. Now I have to go look at mine! I wonder if that's why I have so much engine whine in my stereo.

Your right, most alternators are suppressed internally, there are exceptions though. A whine could be from the alt, clicks tend to be coil, HT leads.

Regards

Dave

 

[thenorlander]

Im having the exact same issue right now....what was the resolution? Did connecting to the B+ work?

 

[Rivman1243]

Mine definitely does not have one installed