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supereal |
12-29-2013 @ 4:15 PM
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I just picked them out of my junk box. I was the chief engineer for a broadcast company in an earlier life. Radio Shack has them, as do other consumer outlets. In this configuration, they handle very small current, as the are paralleled with the stock resistor. I design lots of stuff, and haven't had a "top hat" blow yet.
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supereal |
12-29-2013 @ 4:14 PM
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I just picked them out of my junk box. I was the chief engineer for a broadcast company in an earlier life. Radio Shack has them, as do other consumer outlets. In this configuration, they handle very small current, as the are paralleled with the stock resistor. I design lots of stuff, and haven't had a "top hat" blow yet.
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supereal |
12-29-2013 @ 4:13 PM
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I just picked them out of my junk box. I was the chief engineer for a broadcast company in an earlier life. Radio Shack has them, as do other consumer outlets. In this configuration, they handle very small current, as the are paralleled with the stock resistor. I design lots of stuff, and haven't had a "top hat" blow yet.
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joe b |
12-29-2013 @ 3:00 PM
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Super Would you please list a supplier and part number for the diode?
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supereal |
12-29-2013 @ 11:56 AM
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I am posting the diode page. It isn't designed for purists, but for the hobbyist who wants better starting without having to seek professional help.
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murphy1936 |
12-29-2013 @ 8:05 AM
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It would be nice to have the info on diode just in case you feel old like me 80, and can't get around good enough to make things 100 %. John P.s can't open above infor page not available for some reason Super Deluxe 41
This message was edited by murphy1936 on 12-29-13 @ 8:07 AM
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oldford2 |
12-27-2013 @ 6:36 PM
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Thanks Bob, If you could post the diode diagram again I would appreciate it. Maybe the diode spec. John
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supereal |
12-27-2013 @ 5:53 PM
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I agree with Tom, but my diode circuit is meant to compensate for less than systems in top conditions. Many old car enthusiasts are not mechanics, but want reliable starting, hot or cold. The diode is not meant to replace worn or weak components, but allow enjoyment of a vehicle that might otherwise be abandoned.
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TomO |
12-27-2013 @ 10:38 AM
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If your starting circuit is in good condition, you do not need the diode or bypass switch. Make sure that you have 6 volt cables from the battery to the solenoid and then to the starter. Make sure that you have 6 volt ground cables from the battery to the body and from the body to the motor. Your starter should turn over the engine easily and you will have sufficient voltage at the coil to fire the plugs. Your coil should also produce a 1/2" spark while idling and the engine at operating temperature.
Tom
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supereal |
12-26-2013 @ 8:38 PM
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I have been installing the diode bypass for years. If you need to "bump" the starter for some reason, just take the wire off the coil. The rating of the diode is not important, as it bypasses the circuit, and doesn't carry the full ignition current. We use the "top hat" type readily available at Radio Shack or other supplier. If anyone wants the page on installation, I'll post it again. Thanks to my friend Alan and others. Bob S.
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