This is an electrolitic capacitor.
Perhaps for preventing burning in the ignition contacts.
This type of capacitors are to be connected according to the + signs,
otherwise it will be destroyed.
Most times the capacitor is mounted inside the ignition near the ignition
contact.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cl4rk2@worldnet.att.net [SMTP:cl4rk2@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 10:56 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Ignition coil diode?
>
> 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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