Hello.The noise suppresion capacitor runs about 15 bucks from most vendors.Try Mustang Mania in Katy Texas at www.mustangmania.com Good luck

 

That condenser is there to minimize noise in the Radio, so it is really not that necessary. I figure practically any condenser will work. Maybe that $56 one has the correct labeling and such.

 

My condenser also broke. I just left it off. No problems, no radio noise.

 

When my radio interference suppressor thing broke, I had a lot of problems, especially if your running a newer stereo. I could hear buzzing for the headlights, turn signals, heater, pretty much anything electrical made teh radio buzz. Even the horn when It was pressed! I took my original to the ford dealership, and low and behold, they still carry a similar part. Looks radically different and carried a econoline part number, but it worked and mounted in the same place. If originality isnt an issue, I'd go with the improved ford version. If I can find the P/N I will post it in a bit.

 

Paul,
I recently went through all this myself. If you're looking for an original type replacement, you won't be happy with the NPD part. It is a Motorcraft replacement but is nothing like the original (kind of U-shaped and black).

The condensor off of my '70 is part# C6OA-18832-A. A search of the Web for this PN came up empty. I ended up using another old original. However, I dabbed a little JB Weld around the base of the wire before I attempted any cleaning.

A week or so ago I was looking through some boxes and came across a repro alternator harness that I had forgotten about. Lo and behold, in the opened bag was a NOS Motorcraft condensor (must have picked it up years ago!). It is almost identical except the cylinder is about 1/2" shorter. The part# is E1AF-18832-AA. I haven't looked on the net for this PN so you might give it a try.

 

Just pulled the wire off my noise suppressor yesterday while putting some plastic cable covers on the wires. Tried the radio and no static (have original AM radio). Am taking the suppressor off and tucking the wire to it out of sight. The price I was quoted was $16.00. Mark

 

Paul,

I don't think the one NPD sells is exactly like original. Your best bet is to find a good used original. Try Allen Cross, he may have one.