You may need to push the connecting plug down to get the back to release. Was reading your informative article on clock repair and timing. We are committed to high quality. Before fixing the wiring, you should check the clock works itself. This clock is in very good to excellent condition in all its parts. The reason for this problem was that clocks were mass produced and stored for months before being installed by the manufacturer.
After that, you can do a one-hour test, or simply check for another five minutes, then put it in the car and let the auto calibration continue to zero it in. Antique, classic and vintage car clocks have always had a bad reputation. If the circuit is still open, then the solenoid wiring needs to be repaired. Not sure what it is out of but spring mechanism works but having trouble getting the 12V to trigger the solinoid to keep it running past the few minutes the spring runs it. This clock fits 1937 Cadillac models. Clean up the blue, and if necessary, repaint. You won't find many this nice and that run this well.
Cosmetics There are several cosmetic items you may want to address while the clock is opened up. For this article, I will be working on a clock from a 1971 Buick. The clock looks and runs beautifully. When a car is in storage or the battery becomes weak, there is not enough voltage to kick the relay open, but the battery still has a large amperage. To get to the solenoid, you need to observe how the works is stacked up and remove the upper piece.
The black plastic knob sets the hands as it should and the clock ran well upon bench testing. This clock will be assembled from the best parts we have available and will be fully reconditioned, cleaned, and lubricated. We ask that you allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Usually, it will take a bit more effort and investigation. We can restore the clock movements to original specs provided the movement is intact and serviceable , or update the Westclox and Hamilton clocks to a modern quartz movement. The car was off, and I could hear a clunk sound once every couple minutes. That, of course, was the sound of the electric clock rewinding itself.
You can check the repair with your ohmmeter or test light after you put it back together. Finally, the inside of the case came from the factory in white to reflect the light around the face. Does anyone know where i might get the point and solenoid in order to repair the winding mechanism? The clock was bench tested successfully. Hi: I Recondition clocks for classic cars from the 40s through the late 60s. Many would quit running 6 months or less after the car was purchased, but some might run for years. Could you tell me what adjustment might make the oscillator self start? Ideally, try to find the tuner cleaner with lubricant. This clock has been cleaned, lubricated, and reconditioned.
. I use a miniature, curved needle-nose pliers. Borg electric movement The clock comes with a 90-day warranty regarding its functionality. However, the clock speed is affected by its average temperature, so this calibration drifts seasonally. When the spring winds down, the points are supposed to snap shut, energize a coil and wind the spring. Definitely repaint with a bright white spray paint. The face has been repainted and may need to be touched up to be an exact match for your dash board.
Also, the entire knob may simply screw onto the shaft. I recently replaced the clock with a new old stock and I can hear a light ticking sound and then a light thump about every minute. But the process is not very different from most other automobile electric repairs you have done in the past. I have seen some clocks that simply got so old and dusty that the gears stopped turning before the points made contact. Clean the contacts, then check the two spades on the plug for continuity again.
On the workbench, you can visually check to see if the contact points are closed. If you don't see one in our store, just ask, we may have it in our back stock and yet to be reconditioned. The black knob freely adjusts the hands. The clock mechanism itself is usually fine; it is normally the electric winding function that fails. Can someone tell me what the fuse is for and how it connects? In that case, you will need to only open it up and clean and lube it.