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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ron:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I just walked back out to the shop and took a closer look at the clock face on my Mk1A. As it turns out, the model # is printed on the top of the face over the “12”. It reads “CE 3130/00”. Even though it looks just like yours, the model # is different. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>A quick Google search on that model # has this clock coming up as a “positive earth” clock. Consequently, I think I’ve answered my own question. It would appear that the clock has been converted to negative ground at some point and put into my car. It still has its original movement in it and has worked perfectly for years, at least up until about two months ago when it abruptly stopped working. I guess I need to remove it and see if I can find the fault.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks, Ron, for the prompt on where to look for the number.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Andy <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Ron Fraser [mailto:rfraser@bluefrog.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 27, 2020 6:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Andy Walker' <awtiger@cox.net><br><b>Cc:</b> tigers@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Tigers] Tiger MkI clocks<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I’m not up on the clock specifics but you probably need to look close past the edge top and bottom to see if a number is hiding under the chrome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ron Fraser<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Andy Walker <<a href="mailto:awtiger@cox.net">awtiger@cox.net</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 27, 2020 5:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Ron Fraser' <<a href="mailto:rfraser@bluefrog.com">rfraser@bluefrog.com</a>>; 'jimdamelio' <<a href="mailto:jimdamelio@verizon.net">jimdamelio@verizon.net</a>>; 'Brian Glenn' <<a href="mailto:ora_archy@yahoo.com">ora_archy@yahoo.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Tigers] Tiger MkI clocks<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hey, Ron, et al:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>With all this original clock talk, I’m now starting to wonder what clock I have in my Mk1A. Out of curiosity, I stepped out to my shop and looked at which clock I have. Mine looks exactly like yours, and it also says “Made in U.K.” at the bottom of the face but it has no model # (such as CE 3131/01, etc.). Do you have any idea what I might have here? BTW… I’m not the original owner of my car so I can’t say with any certainty that this particular clock is original to the car. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Just curious,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Andy Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Edmond, OK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Tigers [<a href="mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ron Fraser via Tigers<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 27, 2020 3:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'jimdamelio' <<a href="mailto:jimdamelio@verizon.net">jimdamelio@verizon.net</a>>; 'Brian Glenn' <<a href="mailto:ora_archy@yahoo.com">ora_archy@yahoo.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:tigers@Autox.Team.Net">tigers@Autox.Team.Net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] Tiger MkI clocks<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I see where the 1229322 is listed as Electric Clock Kit; whereas the other Rootes Clock numbers are listed as Electric Clock. A small difference but maybe an important difference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I don’t know if the wording makes a difference or if maybe the 1229322 part # may have a Chrysler Pentagon on the packaging.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Small differences should not be ruled out.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My 2 cents<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ron Fraser<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Tigers <<a href="mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net">tigers-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>jimdamelio via Tigers<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 26, 2020 8:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> Brian Glenn <<a href="mailto:ora_archy@yahoo.com">ora_archy@yahoo.com</a>>; Tigers Den <<a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] Tiger MkI clocks<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>I have never seen a 3030/00. I have owned all the 2194's listed for the Alpine. 1Years ago I found a new in box 3131/00 and have purchased a couple of 3131/01. SAOCA has a listing of Smith's clocks and list 3030/00 also. What's strange to me is the Rootes parts books I have 6601131 2nd issue (MKI) and 6601334 (MKI & MKII) only list one part # for Tiger clocks 1229322 which isnt listed on the SAOCA site. The two Rootes special accessories brochures I have, only list the same Rootes part # 1229322.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div id="composer_signature"><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:#575757'>Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>-------- Original message --------<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>From: Brian Glenn via Tigers <</span><a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a><span style='color:black'>> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Date: 4/26/20 7:17 PM (GMT-05:00) <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>To: Tigers Den <</span><a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a><span style='color:black'>> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Subject: [Tigers] Tiger MkI clocks <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>I hope you are all well and safe.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>I'm putting together an article for CAT Tiger Tales and am having difficulty sorting out the correct MkI model Smiths clock. The BON lists a 3030/00 as the appropriate model and what research I've located supports this. Trouble is I can't seem to find a photo of sufficient detail where I can read the model number. <u>I'd greatly appreciate pictures of the 3030/00 models where the model number is visible.</u><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>In addition, the only photo I did find with all the assigned attributes (sideways 3 & 9, red hands, adjustments at 4 & 8, Smiths logo below the clock center) is on a Smiths model CE3131/00 (see attached). So any group knowledge with references would be much appreciated<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>I try to make these articles as accurate as the data allows.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>There is enough erroneous data out there already.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Brian<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Brian Glenn<br>P.O. 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