Re: Series II - clock and misc

[andertonm@juno.com (Mark R. Anderton)]

On Thu, 06 Feb 1997 00:01:13 -0800 Stiens@t-online.de (Peter Stiens)
writes:
>hi steven,
>
>i replaced the battery in my 1967 daimler sovereign with some simple
>electronic. if my memory serves me right, the voltage is 2.4 volts
>(please make sure and look into the manual).
>
I'm a little confused.  My 67 Daimler v8 250  clock, which is integral to
the speedo, was inoperative and the fault was the internal rectifier,
which is a small disc which looks a lot like a watch battery.  It is held
in palce by spring contacts and can be removed and reversed depending on
whether the car in question ahs a negative or positive ground system.  I
soldered a small Radio Shack axial lead diode in its place and voila!
Tick-tick-tick.  Keeps good time too.  
Quoting the Daimler service manual:

Important
The electric time clock, incorporates a rectifier.
If at any time the clock is removed for servicing and subsequent testing
on the benc, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT that the feed terminal on the back of
the clock is connected to the negative side of the battery and the outer
casing of the clock is positively earthed.  Incorrect installation of a
rectified clock to the battery will (bold print) instantly destroy the
rectifier.

Can somebody describe the battery they found in their clock?

The clock on the XKE I just acquired today is out, too, and I'm willing
to bet the rectifier is gone in this one also.  They weren't very good at
the semiconductor business in 1967.  This clock, by the way, is a jewel
inside and very delicate.  It was very rewarding to see the hands start
moving again.

Mark Anderton

1972 Triumph TR6 (Getting ready for paint)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover (Farm use)
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon (Be patient! I'm workin' on it)
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
1987 VW Golf GTI (How did that sneak in here?)
1972 Grady White Chesapeake Mercruiser I/O

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References:

• Series II - clock and misc
• From: Steven Vaus <stevevaus@earthlink.net>
• Re: Series II - clock and misc
• From: Stiens@t-online.de (Peter Stiens)

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