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rjlester · 02-13-2024, 06:37 PM

You can actually put a diode across the points which eliminates the spark. Then you will never have to clean the points again, and they stay clean forever. The guy that fixed my 6 volt radio told me that trick. Once my clock stops working, I'll take it apart, clean the points and solder in a diode. I don't remember which way you polarize it, but I"m sure an internet search will tell.

02-13-2024, 06:37 PM	#39
rjlester Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 254	Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury You can actually put a diode across the points which eliminates the spark. Then you will never have to clean the points again, and they stay clean forever. The guy that fixed my 6 volt radio told me that trick. Once my clock stops working, I'll take it apart, clean the points and solder in a diode. I don't remember which way you polarize it, but I"m sure an internet search will tell.