MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG MGA - Radio Suppression

My radio used to have very minor interference on FM channels (slight ticking) but crystal clear on AM. I have just fitted an alternator and the situation has reversed. FM channels are absolutely perfect but I have massive interference on AM. I had a 1uF 'thingy' on the generator. Should I transfer this to the alternator? If so which terminal should the cable be attched to? I have suppression on the plugs etc.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi Steve

I think your problem is the rear bumper, check it for dents etc !! Your thingy is a suppressor, measured in microfarads ( not sure about the spelling ) connect it to the large terminal on the alternator (+ve). Is your interference ticking or a whiring noise? Ticking is HT, the other is alternator, have you a suppressor on the coil? Check that your aerial has a good contact with the bodywork, is it a good quality aerial. I get absolutly no interference, then again I haven't got a radio fitted !! See you at Silverstone

Terry
Terry Drinkwater

Nice one Terry. Knocking the dent out cured it! However, I will bolt the thingy to the alternator as instructed - as a backup. It was a whirring noise.

At least with a loud radio I won't hear the impacts!

All the best

Steve
Steve Gyles

Okay, this is a joke, right? You two are just having fun trying to see how many of us will actually believe this. Good one... had me going there for a minute. <:)
Bobby

My radio is fully supressed by transmission noise, that beautiful 45DCOE and an exhaust note to die for. Dont know how many Microfarads they add up to but they certainly work well.
Bob (robert)

Bobby

My question was genuine and Terry's response was genuine, plus a bit of banter from when we came together (very very lightly - just touched) while at Le Mans!

Steve
Steve Gyles

This thread was discussed on 20/07/2005

MG MGA index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG MGA BBS is active now.