Re: IML: '56 Clock repair

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

The clock in your car is running too fast because the pivots are worn causing the pinions not to mesh with the wheels. The result is direct power to the hands from the motor that runs the clock. This is actually an electric clock, not a electrically wound clock. It can be rebuilt by a watch maker, but it is very expensive. The plates have to be bushed. Originally they were simply drilled.

I have had one of these rebuilt successfully. The watch maker said that the way they are made, they were not meant to be repaired. He was able install the new bushings with silver solder.

Also, this clock is indentical to the one used in 1957 Lincoln Premier/Capri, but with a different dial attached. I found a NOS one of these, and was easily able to switch the dial and hands.

Paul

In an email dated Fri, 25 3 2005 8:32:06 pm GMT, GKitterma@xxxxxxx writes:

>I'm trying to find someone to repair the clock I just removed from "Babe". ?
>I've talked to several people listed in Hemmings and their response generally 
>has been, "no, I'm not sure I've seen one of those, but send it in and we'll 
>take a look at it". The clock is as follows:
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? MOTOCHRON
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? General Electric Co.
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Clock and Timer Dept.
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Ashland, Mass
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Model D604-G3
> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 12V DC
>It has a rather unique way of being adjusted fast or slow. As you pull out 
>the stem to set the clock forward (for instance) the internal mechanism adjusts 
>to make the clock run a little faster. This action is repeated as necessary 
>and the clock finally comes into adjustment.
>
>My clock runs, but much, much faster than it should...as though the hair 
>spring on the balance staff is caught on itself.
>
>There is a clock on ebay right now for sale, but it doesn't look like mine. I 
>really want to stay original.
>
>Has anyone on the list had experience with this type of clock? Can anyone 
>recommend a repair shop?
>
>All suggestions appreciated!
>
>Gary Kitterman
>'56 C-73 "Babe"
>


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