It's not a diode, it's a capacitor. It may have been part of an aftermarket
kit intended to reduce the static picked up by the radio. But you never
know...
Doc
In a message dated 9/23/99 11:59:02 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
cl4rk2@worldnet.att.net writes:
> On my '69 MGB/GT, I've always been curious about the small electronic
> component the PO attaced between the ignition coil (+) terminal and
> ground. It's a small cylinder w/ the following detail:
>
> (+) 100uF 50WV | (-)
>
> where | is the black band on the negative(-) end of the cylinder.
>
> What is this, and its purpose? Is it recommended? One of its leads
> broke... should I replace the component w/ the same type?
>
> Kent
> '69 MGB/GT
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