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Re: [T3] Crazy Clock


On 31 Jul 2003 at 7:50, Gary Gamboa wrote:

> I got my clock running by cleaning the ternimals, proper grounding,
> and a little 3-1 oil. When I put the back cover back on, and put it back
> in, it stopped. I had to go, so I took the cover off and placed in the
> opening, to my surprise it started again, and has been running fine for
> 3 weeks now. In that time I tried to install the cover, and every time it
> runs a few minutes and stops. I have no exposed wires touching the
> inside of the cover.

Was the white plastic insulator still in place around the power input lug? I 
assume it was or a short would have blown a fuse, which you didn't mention. 
I've never noticed this behavior, but magnetics play an important part in the 
operation of the 71-on clock and perhaps something here is getting weak and the 
clock no longer works with that steel can around it.

Interesting.

BTW, I don't care for 3-in-1 oil.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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