Clock fix

[Photon440]

Feeling like i couldn't break it more than it already is, I decided to investigate the clock workings further and learn a little bit. I discovered that I could drive the points away from each other with a small screwdriver and that wouldn't affect wind the mechanism and then I could watch the workings of the clock operate for about 10 to 12 seconds until they came back in contact with each other and then it would stop. At that point I twisted the broken wires of the coil back together put 12 V to it to see if it would work. I had to drive the points apart to get it started and then as soon as they took it down and came in contact with each other there were some tiny sparks as it tried to re-energize itself, then it blew the three amp circuit breaker on my 12 V power supply. As you can see, the points are totally cooked. Way beyond filing. There is hardly anything left of them.

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To be continued later this week when i convert to Quartz.....

Good luck with the Quartz conversion. Reliability will only get better.

For those who insist on the original ticking mechanism and have points burnt beyond repair, you can replace them. Replacement tungsten contact points can be silver soldered in place of the originals. Hemingway has some for sale (bottom of page). http://www.hemingwaykits.com/cgi-bi...sten&PN=Ignition.html#aHEA_201080#aHEA_201080

Of course, if your coil needs rewinding as well, that means a lot of work.

 

[badmopar67]

What I have done over the last 15 years that I've had my Clock rebuilt to the standard mechanism I never leave my car with the battery connected I only connect it when I drive it I don't really want my car sitting for 2 to 3 weeks at a time with power going through the system to this day my clock works fine

 

[Lazerwolf]

Sent the one in my 74 Charger to Instrument Services, Inc. Near Rockford, IL. I think it was under 150 with parts and labor. Told them not to clean up clock face since I wanted it left original to match other gauges. Only difference is smooth sweep of clock hands versus original jerk motion and no ticking. Works great.

https://www.clocksandgauges.com/

 

[Tori]

Took the advise above and ordered from these guys: https://www.clocksandgauges.com/quartz-conversion-kit.html
$79 shipped.

 

[moose1]

Took the advise above and ordered from these guys: https://www.clocksandgauges.com/quartz-conversion-kit.html
$79 shipped.

You won't be sorry, this kit will solve all your problems. Funny thing is how many manufacturers used the same "Borg" clock. The kit for my Coronet had the installation video for a Corvette - same movement.

 

[Tori]

Got my clock today, if you're going with one of these conversation clocks and want the DVD, make sure to ASK for it. They won't tell you or offer it to you. It's another $5 too

 

[Tori]

Drat! I have the GT clock. No thanks Borg. Supposedly cannot do the conversion myself and now I have to send it all back to the supplier for them to do the conversion. FRICK!

 

[Photon440]

GT clock?

 

[440+6]

I went to quartz clock over 20 years ago, still keeps perfect time!

 

[WileE]

I'll clean your clock... step outside.

 

[Tori]

GT clock?

General Time

 

[kiwigtx]

Drat! I have the GT clock.

Do you mean the 'Tic Toc Tac' or the full face clock only version?

OR

 

[Tori]

No. This one.

 

[Tori]

General Time is another brand/supplier for the std clock in our cars. Not like the Borg