Starboard Volt gauge is dancing

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Big D
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Re: Starboard Volt gauge is dancing

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As above; the can is likely a noise suppression filter, minimizes the alternator's AC ripple voltage RFI whine. Because of pulse width switching, some solid state regulators also induce a whine.
She was a 1969 36 ft wooden beauty with big blue 440s that we'll miss forever.
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