Re: [Chrysler300] Coil capacitor for 1959 300E!

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike@xxxx>]

Tom,
It's there to keep the static out your am radio.You could probably use an 
ignition points type condenser to work in its place.
Mike




At 03:45 PM 2/19/2004 -0500, trkosky@xxxx wrote:
> Hi Everyone in Chryslerland:
>
> There is a small capacitor (about an inch long) which connects to the +
> terminal of the coil and is connected to the block.
>
> (1) Does it serve any purpose; and
>
> (2) If it is needed / required for proper performance, where
> might I obtain one?
>
> Thanks everyone!
>
> Happy Chryslering,
>
> Tom
> Miami, Florida