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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: lathamjr on September 10, 2015, 12:48:27 AM

Title: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: lathamjr on September 10, 2015, 12:48:27 AM

I can find plenty of information for 65s with alternators but what about 64-1/2 with a generator? I see on an MCA judging sheet that a 64-1/2, with a radio, should have one radio noise suppressor at the voltage regulator. Looking in the Ford 64 shop manual, and any wiring diagrams and schematics I can find, I see no specific mention of the suppressor for this model. Can anybody provide any information regarding part number, description, installation? Any pic would be a plus.

Title: Re: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 10, 2015, 09:02:28 AM

It attaches to the bottom screw on the voltage regulator and then has a terminal spade end like the other voltage regulator wires for a generator car.  I also believe there is a suppressor on the back of the generator, but my memory is a bit foggy on that detail.

Title: Re: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: Brant on September 10, 2015, 06:17:01 PM

This is the best picture that I have right now here on my computer. It's very similar to the ones on the alternator car like here (http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-Mustang-and-Ford-Radio-Suppressor-Capacitor-at-Voltage-Regulator-C3SA-18832-A-P482173.aspx), but you can see that the bracket is squared off and the terminal end is different as Charles noted.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6GWVBrZ-Nwc/UtVGJU8o3ZI/AAAAAAABBA8/cAKbnINSfaE/s640-Ic42/IMG_6459.JPG)

I have one off the car too and get a picture of that if needed.

Title: Re: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: CW4macret on September 11, 2015, 12:31:54 PM

My 64.5 had one mounted on the generator. I will try to find the picture I took and post it.

Title: Re: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: lathamjr on September 21, 2015, 03:39:48 AM

Were these suppressors fairly universal and used on other brands? If so, what specifics would I look for other than the spade connectors?

Title: Re: 64-1/2 Radio Suppressor Help Needed
Post by: Richard P. on September 21, 2015, 09:16:55 AM

I'd look at Falcon, Fairlane and Comet vehicles.