<VV> Monza clock diode install

[Harry Yarnell]

When a circuit that contains an inductance (clock windings)has its voltage
interrupted (contacts), a back EMF is generated that tends to pit the
contacts. The diode drains that BEMF to ground.



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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Monasterio
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 8:40 PM
To: jvhroberts at aol.com; Matt Nall; VirtualVairs
Subject: Re: <VV> Monza clock diode install


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

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