Re: [T3] 6v/12v clocks.

[Marlin Viss <mrlnvss@dordt.edu>]

Dave Hall wrote:

> The clock is an impulse type; it takes a fraction of a second to wind.  I
> hear that some have simply left it, but the fusible link might fail
> prematurely on 12V.  I would insert a low resistance, say 4.7 ohms (just
> guessing; it's not that precise, just a standard value!), and see that the
> clock still winds (clunk about every minute or so).  If it doesn't, try say
> 10 ohms (any wattage is OK).

I think you may have that backwords, Dave.  If the clock doesn't wind with the
4.7 ohm resistor, you would want a SMALLER resistor so the voltage across the
clock is higher.  Say,[D/ resistor.

nit-pickin' Marlin
'65 Notch

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe