Re: [FWDLK] Clock-wise
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Re: [FWDLK] Clock-wise



Let's see...with the clock running 24/7/365, but with the car being
driven, regularly/weekly, in CA... a Delco Freedom-type battery, that I
installed, in 1987 lasted for 21 years, before it was replaced with
another Delco (which flat-top is hidden by a "Battery Topper"
toupee), and which plain side is adorned with a MoPar battery
vinyl applique.

If a car were to be dead stored, for months, its battery would be
disconnected, anyway.

The clock doesn't appear to have any serious affect on a car with a
well-operating electrical system....but, the clock keeps on ticking-away,
so, an on/off switch should preserve its operational life indefinitely.


Neil Vedder



On 2/12/2012 7:20 AM, Ron Waters wrote:
There is also speculation that the clock will run the battery down quickly.

After having the clock rebuilt on my 58 Plymouth, I installed a small roll switch like the kind you find on a lamp cord, on the wire leading up to the clock. When I show the car, I reach under the dash and turn the switch.Clock was rebuilt about 20 years ago. Still works great. No quartz conversion for me. Tick tick tick...

Ron
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