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I did this too, but results always seem erratic, never ran right. Rich did yours stay ok? J-Y had one done by clock guy in my C, same thing, quit after a month. Guy had ideas that voltage affects speed of clock, that is 100% wrong. I gave up , put in quartz on other cars . You can get clock parts from I think it is called Timevlave, in AZ . Maybe 10$. I ran wires from AA battery holder in the quartz box to under dash for D cell. in D cell holder, it runs for 5 years that way, as resetting it gets hard. I used shrink tubing on one, to shrink to toothpick I could get at to adjust it. . I used wooden shims and weather-strip cement (sounds crude, works great) to just glue quartz box into place behind face. Your mileage may vary..but your time wont. 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: "John Grady" <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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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