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[rodandtom]

Hi,

 

I'm finally getting around to fitting some dials. First in is the clock but I've lost the paperwork that goes with it. Two terminals - which one is power and which is earth?

 

If I have to guess I will go with the larger terminal being power, or maybe earth. No, power, definitely power. OR possibly earth.

 

Help!!!!!

 

Rod

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[phillrulz]

https://www.holden.c...eter_black_dial

 

 

Video on here says negative large, pos small.

 

But up to you to decide if you trust it 

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

You have a choice to make.  One will make you a hero, the other will change things forever.  Choose wisely.

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

You'd think an earth terminal wouldn't need to be insulated from the metal body of the clock.  If you dismantle it you may be able to work it out.

[phillrulz]

You'd think an earth terminal wouldn't need to be insulated from the metal body of the clock.  If you dismantle it you may be able to work it out.

 

I was gonna say check continuity from body to either terminal, but doesnt help if they can be posotive ground 

[Spider]

I don't know if they are polarised but when I've fitted them up, I've connected the +ve to the big terminal and the -ve to the small. I've fitted quite a few and wired all of them the same way. While it was a good while ago that I fitted my first, as it has different terminals, does indicate that they are likely polarised and so I'm sure I would have looked in to it before connecting.

[richmondclassicsnorthwales]

Hi

 

I have fitted these repeatedly, The small terminal is the negative, the large is the positive, through a 3 amp fuse

 

Once fitted, hold on the black button to adjust the time,the dials rotate until you stop for the dials

 

I have added the further instructions - hence the edit

Edited by richmondclassicsnorthwales, 15 June 2019 - 08:46 PM.