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Sep 23, 2011 | 02:45 PM

bcarl775

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Need Help identifying coil part

Hello everyone. I am new to this site, but I have run accross a part that I am unable to identify with any of my service manuals, or other references. I have an '86 F250 Super Camper with a 460 and 4bbl carb. Mounted on my ignition coil bracket, there is a small, silver, cylinder approximately 1" long that has a wire going to the socket on my coil. The wire is starting to come out and is almost broken off. Does anyone have any ideas. I am trying to find out what it is so I can replace it. Thanks...

Sep 23, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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It is a noise suppressor. Helps keep ignition noise out of the radio.

Sep 23, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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If it does break off before you replace it, make sure you tape the end of it as it will be a short if it touches anything. Your truck will still run okay but you don't want to short anything out.