What the heck is this thing???? PLEASE HELP

[prhousejr]

Ok, I have a 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite. I am having gauge probs. My # 1 question right now is figuring out what something is. I have the cluster out, laying face (gauges down) in my lap looking at the back where the bulbs go. Up to the top right corner is a small barrel shaped thing. It has only one short wire with a male blade connector end. it is directly above where the alt. gauge wires attach. What is it? what does it do? Most important, Where does the blade connector go? I cant find anywhere for it. Thanks for the help.

 

[A383Wing]

Sounds like it's a noise capacitor..the male spade connector goes into the 12v slot where the dash gauge voltage limiter plugs into.

It is not the end of the world if it's not there...It's mainly for voltage spikes and alternator noise suppression

 

[prhousejr]

thanks. which slot is the 12 volt slot?