gellecan Seriously Crusin Dubber
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This is right. I suspect the change to 12v electrics must instantly blow the fuse link (which is good and easily fixed). If you look carefully you will see the fuse link which may just appaer as two connection points which look like they should have something soldered to them but they dont. You can test the clock by simply connecting those two points with a bit of wire and attaching a 6v source (not 9V) to the main connection and the case. As said above, you will notice that the clock works by the solenoid pushing a cog which re-winds the clock by retensioning the hair spring frequently. Other than that mechanical element, the clock is an old fashioned mechanical clock that requires very occasional maintenance by a watchmaker (don't spray WD40 in there!) and re-adjustment to remain accurate. Getting the clock working is really not that hard. I am not sure about how to use the 12v supply most of now run to work the original clock because I'm not very knowledgable about electrics. I presume a small transformer dropping the voltage from 12 to 6 v would be the idea but we need an electrician to say how this is safely done? I also presume the fuse should be actually replaced with a fuse rather than simply shorting the link but I'm not sure what sort of fuse to use. I doubt whether a 12 v solenoid of the correct dimensions would be available. Hope that helps.VW-VARIANT-L wrote:First step would be to connect it to power. If it is the original 62 clock it will be 6v ( have you converted your car to 12 V ??), it is easy to use a standard 6V Dolphin torch battery or one of the small 9V rectangular batteries to the spade terminal and grounding the case. If it makes a single "click" sound the internal solenoid is atleast working. These clocks are "mechanical" and the solenoid retensions the spring every 60-90 seconds.
To check the internals, remove the little bolts which hold the rear white plastic cover casing. One of the most common problems is a blown internal fuse link, which can be resoldered. You can also test the mechanicals by manually activating the solenoid to see if it ticks ( will stop after 60-90 seconds ).
If it is the springs/ gears etc which are dirty or worn I would recommend having it rebuilt by a local watch repairer. I had an old motometer clock done recently, only cost $60 for new bushes, oiling etc. 🙂 Pat.
VW-VARIANT-L Seriously Crusin Dubber
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In my "try it and see what happens" there was no mention of WD 40! WD 40 has a lubricant added to the solvent and could cause more woes as we all should know. I suggested CRC but of course didn't elaborate on the variety I used. The one to use to clean/loosen up that 40 year old lubricant which has dried out is CRC circuit board and contact cleaner which DOESN'T contain any lubricant. Once you give it the spray you will soon see if the mechanism comes back to life. You can THEN carefully put a couple of minute drops of very light machine oil on the gears for lubrication.ghiaguy wrote:This is right. I suspect the change to 12v electrics must instantly blow the fuse link (which is good and easily fixed). If you look carefully you will see the fuse link which may just appaer as two connection points which look like they should have something soldered to them but they dont. You can test the clock by simply connecting those two points with a bit of wire and attaching a 6v source (not 9V) to the main connection and the case. As said above, you will notice that the clock works by the solenoid pushing a cog which re-winds the clock by retensioning the hair spring frequently. Other than that mechanical element, the clock is an old fashioned mechanical clock that requires very occasional maintenance by a watchmaker (don't spray WD40 in there!) and re-adjustment to remain accurate. Getting the clock working is really not that hard. I am not sure about how to use the 12v supply most of now run to work the original clock because I'm not very knowledgable about electrics. I presume a small transformer dropping the voltage from 12 to 6 v would be the idea but we need an electrician to say how this is safely done? I also presume the fuse should be actually replaced with a fuse rather than simply shorting the link but I'm not sure what sort of fuse to use. I doubt whether a 12 v solenoid of the correct dimensions would be available. Hope that helps.VW-VARIANT-L wrote:First step would be to connect it to power. If it is the original 62 clock it will be 6v ( have you converted your car to 12 V ??), it is easy to use a standard 6V Dolphin torch battery or one of the small 9V rectangular batteries to the spade terminal and grounding the case. If it makes a single "click" sound the internal solenoid is atleast working. These clocks are "mechanical" and the solenoid retensions the spring every 60-90 seconds.
To check the internals, remove the little bolts which hold the rear white plastic cover casing. One of the most common problems is a blown internal fuse link, which can be resoldered. You can also test the mechanicals by manually activating the solenoid to see if it ticks ( will stop after 60-90 seconds ).
If it is the springs/ gears etc which are dirty or worn I would recommend having it rebuilt by a local watch repairer. I had an old motometer clock done recently, only cost $60 for new bushes, oiling etc. 🙂 Pat.
gellecan Seriously Crusin Dubber
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watch it..gellecan wrote:how can i tell if it still works❓
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Yeah if you drove it every day you probably wouldn't need the switch. For those who don't drive their prize winners every day, they can turn the thing on when the car's in use. Preserves a clock not known for longevity. 😉He puts a switch on the wire to the clock so you can turn it off when not in use.rnBloody hell, every time you wanted to tell the time you'd hafta reset it.
gellecan Seriously Crusin Dubber
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