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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 12:23 PM
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What is this
Can someone tell me what this Small black electrical box is

Front of motor in between valve cover Gasket and alternator
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 01:02 PM
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That is your radio capacitor, it keeps noise out of the AM radio from the ignition system.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 02:02 PM
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Do I need it if I don't listen to am radio or if I have a audio system
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 02:42 PM
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This is the 3rd thread you have opened on your issues, this is going to get very confusing and lose all continuity.
 
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