Re: [T3] clock diode?

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 9 Jun 00, at 10:49, Fuhriman, Mark wrote:

> I plan to try to get my clock working this weekend.  It's an "old
> style" (non transistorized) 12V clock from a '69.  I found an archived
> message (authored by Jim A. a couple of years ago) that suggests
> replacing a resistor with a diode to keep the electrical contact
> points from welding up in the works.  Does anybody know what kind of
> diode (Radio Shack item I presume?)  And will I find clock oil at my
> local hardware store? 

The diode can be a 1N4002 - 1N4007. If you put the diode in there 
backwards you'll be looking for a new clock. You won't find clock 
oil for sale anywhere commonly. I do these rebuilds for $30.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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