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Q & A: Radio Static

Wednesday December 10th, 2008
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Here's a strange one, I think. I just put a new radio in my '79 MGB.
FM is fine, but there's a bit of popping static on AM that seems to
increase with speed. I remember years ago it had something to do with
the ignition system, but can't remember the fix. The mystery - it goes
away upon acceleration, but as soon as I let of the gas, it comes
back. What can I do about it?
Since the static follows the speed of the engine, then the source is
either the ignition system or the alternator. The common source is the
ignition system. You can change to resistance plugs (Champion RN9YC or
#415) if y... read more