Hi Dan, The clocks are wound electronically every 2 minutes. If the clock is not keeping correct time , say its running to fast. When you pull out the stem to reset the hands, it also will reset the speed and will slow it down. It takes several times but the next time it might not be as fast as before, so every time you reset the hands to the correct time it helps adjust the speed. I hope this helps. Gary Barker jlsavard@xxxxxxx wrote: >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 > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > >To send a message to this group, send an email to: >Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360° Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/