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Rich Barber Engineer, Manager, Virgo, Sr. Citizen, Ramblin’ Man—proud, but not vainglorious. I really appreciated the breakthrough of digital clocks and watches as when I want to know what time it is, I don’t want to know “about” what time it is. Kind of like the March Hare in Wonderland. But each modern car I have with digital clocks have different ways of setting the clock after a power disconnect or daylight savings time change. Progress has its price. From: Hugh Baldus [mailto:Hugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] So, if I just want to know what time it is, you can tell me how the clock works? Sorry, old joke- Hugh Baldus The Baldus Company 260.424.2366 From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] I did get the clock in our ’55 running. I assume the later clocks operate in the same manner. There are contact points in the mechanism. As the clock spring runs down, the contact points close a circuit that energizes a solenoid that rewinds the clock. With a little finger tip encouragement, the main oscillating member of the can get started. Very fine lubricant applied to all spindle ends will help get the system going. 3-in-one, or some WD-40 applied with a Qtip will work. So you have two systems that must work—the points can be filed and the solenoid tested with a 12V source. If the points/solenoid system can be made to wind the spring, then the clockworks must be free to oscillate and do its thing. I think there may be a low-amp fuse in the system to protect the clock. Making sure you have power to the clock would be the first thing to check. Adjustment was automatic, with each adjustment with the knob automatically changing clock speed in the appropriate direction. Eventually, after a number of adjustments, it will be about right. Conversion to quartz drive is highly recommended and only you will ever know. Larry Jett converted the clock in our ‘64K and it keeps perfect time. 300K’ly, Rich Barber Brentwood, CA From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lindsey Fuller lindsey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Anyone had a go at getting these running again? I only have a week or so before I put the all back together, so no time to send it away. Lights work. recommendations on type of lubricant if I take it apart? Thks. Lindsey in Winnipeg __._,_.___ Posted by: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/all/manage/edit For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang __,_._,___ |
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