Re: [FWDLK] Igniton noise

["David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

In addition to the general solutions provided by Dave bellow, I have the
"Installation Instructions" for adding a radio to a non radio equiped car
(1956 Dodge). Radio interference elimination is performed by adding
condensers to 3 locations:

1.  Condenser lead wire to generator terminal A, armature. Condenser body
mounted to generator case ground screw. P/N 1V580837.

2.  Condenser lead wire to ignition coil primary terminal (+ terminal).
Condenser body mounted to coil mounting bracket. P/N 8B520675.

3.  Condenser lead wire to voltage regulator battery terminal (BAT).
Condenser body mounted to the regulator mounting bolt. P/N 1A537604.

These P/N are the "radio manufacturer's P/N". MOPAR translations I do not have.
Used parts in good condition should be safe to use. Radio Shack may be able
to suggest a functional equivalent.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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At 03:53 PM 9/14/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Sperduto, Nick wrote:
>
>> Anyone got a good remedy for getting rid of igniton noise in my radio.
>> I fianlly installed speakers and radio in my car and the noise is pretty
>> annoying.
>> It happens regardless of tape radio.
>
>For anyone who is experiencing these problems, bear in mind there are 2
>types of radio interference.
>
>The first is actual "radio" interference; interference with the radio
>waves.  There are a few ways to reduce this:
>
>1) Use resistor spark plugs
>2) Use resistor spark plug wires
>3) Use a "tweener" interference remover (small adapter that fits between
>coil and coil wire)
>4) Relocate your antenna away from the engine compartment.
>
>The other type is an electrical interference.  This type of interference
>bothers the radio through the electrical wire, rather than through the radio
>signal itself.  This is often caused by turn signals, the generator, the
>fan, or even the ignition points.  It's caused by little 'jumps' in the
>voltage in the electircal system.  Radio Shack sells little "line
>conditioners" or "electrical interference filters" that help the voltage
>stay at a constant level with no variances.  There are also generator
>condensors, voltage regulator condensors and the like that will help remove
>interference of this type.
>
>-Dave
>
>
Dave