Condenser [capacitor] mounted to firewall???

[TimK]

Does anyone know why my BN7 has a condenser (capacitor) mounted to the firewall? The wire is hanging loose, unconnected. The bracket holding the condenser looks factory-like. I never noticed this before. I could take a picture if no one has heard of this. It is mounted about 6 inches below the voltage regulator.

 

[tahoe healey]

There was one on my BJ8 that went nowhere. I was told it was a suppressor for the radio????? I took it off.

 

[TimK]

That was my best guess -- of course there is no radio now in my car. I'll remove it. Thanks.

 

[KevinBN7]

Mine had the same condenser that you discribe. The wire was not attaced nor did I replace it during the restoration. This car had/has no radio but maybe this was fitted for a temp radio at one time.

Kevin R

 

[TimK]

That's it exactly. Thanks