Re: [Chrysler300] Clocks

[jlsavard@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/27/2004 2:02:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
dan300f@xxxxxxx writes:

Hi  all:

Can someone enlighten me as to the theory of operation of the  clock in a 
300F.

More specifically, I noticed when I had it apart, that  when you pull and 
turn 
the rod to adjust the time, gears are also engaged  to adjust fast or slow.  
Just doesn't make too much sense to  me.  Does someone out there in 300 land 
now 
about these  clocks?

Thanks in advance.

Dan Reitz
Northridge,  CA

Dan,
The idea is to make the clock "Self-Regulating".  The assumption is  that if 
it runs slow, you will be setting it forward to make it read  correctly.  When 
you do that, the clock balance wheel is adjusted to  make the clock run 
faster.  Using the same reasoning, if it reads too fast  and you set it back, the 
balance wheel is adjusted to make it run more  slowly.
It may take a few settings, but the clock will eventually keep reasonably  
good time.
Mechanical clocks never did work very well in cars because of temperature  
change and shock from bumps.  Imagine how much trouble it was in some cars  that 
had the clock mounted in the glove compartment door...  I don't know  HOW 
they kept them together!  
Joe Savard
Lake Orion,  MI


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