In article <FL6dnTUkGLwVEzTUnZ2dnUVZ_vCdnZ2d@sedona.net>, Michael
Pardee <null@null.org> wrote:

> "road apple" <sheldonrl@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:280220090654327700%sheldonrl@gmail.com...
> > Where is the ignition noise suppressor in this Honda. In some other
> > cars there was a capacitor across the distributor but with the
> > "pointless" distributors I think that is no longer true. I use the
> > standard spark plugs and have not changed the high tension wires. The
> > noise is worse on low AM frequencies and varies with engine speed.
> >
>
> In nearly every case I've seen, ignition interference on AM frequencies is
> the result of a poor ground at the antenna. Repair requires unmounting the
> antenna (which is easy if the antenna is in the rear fender, otherwise could
> be difficult) and scraping the metal under the metallic parts of the
> antenna. Scotchbrite or fine emery cloth are good for that.
>
> The "condensor" (capacitor) in the old Kettering ignition was to allow the
> points to open without bleeding off the energy in an arc across the points.
> There could be a bypass condensor on the 12V side of the coil, though.
>
> Mike
>
> I will try cleaning up the antenna ground.
My honda with 115,000 mi has the original plug wires and rotor.

Thanks Bob