<VV> Monza clock diode install

[Daniel Monasterio]

I'm really concerned about this topic. What for is the addition of a diode in this case ?Not sure about my memory but, remember on using a capacitor (or condenser ?) to make the clock points last for a longer time, as it minimizes the arc when the points open.What for is the diode ?
Daniel Monasterio


>  Actually, Matt, putting the diode across the clock terminals won't do anything. The diode needs to dump the back EMF when the points open. So, the diode needs to either be a shunt across the coil or across the points. And the points end of the coil isn't accessible from outside the clock housing. 
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> John Roberts