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Old 02-14-2024, 11:04 PM   #44
Joe B.
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Default Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

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Originally Posted by rjlester View Post
Found a discussion on the diode clock fix. Here is what the guy said for which diode to use: Use a 1N4007 general purpose diode.

Go here and look at post number 15 for more details: https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/t...points.191611/

Thanks for this. I've been running a Borg clock from a '50 on a power supply for a few weeks now after servicing, and there is a tiny spark when the points make their momentary contact, causing some points discoloration. Maybe I'll give this a try.
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