TM 5-3825-213-20
(a) Replace the alternator regulator
54. Replacement of Suppression Components
mounting washers (par. 102).
a. General.
Replacement suppression
(b) Replace the distributor mounting
components must be identical to the original part.
washers (par. 95).
Capacitors must be the same size and have the same
(c) Replace the starting motor
microfarad and voltage rating as the parts being
bonding strap mounting washers
replaced. Special care must be taken to be certain there
is a good metal-to-metal contact with washers and
(d) Replace the starting motor
bonding strap.
mounting washers (par. 91).
b. Primary Suppression Components.
(1) Bonding straps. Replace the bonding
55.
Testing of Radio Interference Suppression
straps as instructed in figure 9.
(2) Capacitors. Replace the capacitors as
Components
instructed in figure 9.
c. Secondary Suppression Components.
Test the capacitors for leaks and shorts on a
(1) Shielded cables.
capacitor tester; replace defective capacitors. If test
(a) Replace the shielded alternator-
equipment is not available and interference is indicated,
to- alternator regulator cable
isolate the cause of interference by the trial-and-error
(pars. 101 and 102).
method of replacing each capacitor in turn until the
(b) Replace the shielded spark plug
cause of the interference is located and eliminated.
cables (par. 93).
(2) Tooth-type lockwashers
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