Good Morning,
I am trying to replace the rectifier disc on a 1063 transformer with a diode. I have experience with the stud diodes on ZW transformers, but never worked on this model and this type of diode. I can't find many resources online. I basically just want to know how to solder it. There are 2 wires that go to the speed nut (black and resistance) I wasn't sure how they should be connected to the new diode.
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I know it's not a great transformer,but I was fixing it up for a friend's father. I also repaired and cleaned up the engine and tender that came with it.
Pretty straight forward. The 2 wires that are connected to the speed nut connect to one end of the diode, the other end connects to the metal frame holding the disc. Note this transformer uses a plastic retaining clip instead of the traditional stud and fiber washers otherwise it would not fit under the coil.
Thanks for the info. I will try the repair later today.
I think his question is which end is connects where. I actually don't know for sure, but that's probably the real question. 
For a postwar whistle tender which the relay is not polarity sensitive, it doesn't matter which end is which.
The repair was successful. Thank you so much for your help.
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