RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks
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RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks



At least the time on the clock is right twice a day.....
You may want to take a look on www.clockworks.com and see if they can assist you.

Dave in NJ


From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 19:31:53 -0700

I took the clock to another clock repair guy in Las Vegas today. He said he could fix it, including the burned out coil. But, he must need some money for the slot machines because he said his price was $190!Anyway, it is back in the dash showing 6 pm and it will show 6pm until someone with $190 wants to fix it. Jeez, nothing is inexpensive anymore.Jay64 ImlDate: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 19:22:53 -0400From: randalpark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx: Re: IML: 64 Iml clocksTo: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks for the clarification on that.





The points close gradually as the clock mechanically runs, and the main spring unwinds. They open when they touch or "contact", resulting in a small spark, and bouce apart. This action winds the clock spring. A mechanical device (similar to a small ratchet) holds them in position in relation to the clock movement. The main spring once again unwinds, draws them gradually closer together, until they touch, bounce apart, and rewind the spring. That happens over and over again, and is what we are listening to when we hear the clock make that funny sound every minute or so.





The spark tends to make a build up on the points over time, blocking electrical connection (or one could say electrical un-connection) that should occur when they touch. This can happen very quickly if there is lubricant or finger prints on the contact point surfaces. Once this happens, they don't bounce apart and rewind the clock spring, and the clock stops running.





Electric motor clocks, and quartz clocks do not work this way.





Paul W.







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The "winding" I mentioned is actually called a coil. It's a small, retangular device about the size of two sugar cubes. It provides the electricity to open and close the points which gives the juice to the mechanicals to run.

I can't seem to find a clock repair place in LV (still searching) than can do a conversion for me.







Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:46:58 -0400
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Hmmm, I don't have a '64, but the clocks in my 1963 and my 1965 are mechanical with a set of contact points that rewind the main spring upon contact. I don't remember any "windings" . The clocks are seldom worn out because the points become burned and fail to open for the winding action, long before the holes in the plates become egg shaped, or the pivots grooved.





Is the clock used in '64 different from the others? If not, maybe this one was converted to an electric at some point, and it has become worn out. 1956 has a continuous running electric motor clock. These do run long enough to destroy themselves, resulting in wheels and pinions not meshing, and the clock running about 100X normal after hitting a bump in the road.





Quartz conversions are common and simple. I haven't chosen to convert any of mine. I visited a friend over the weekend who has a fabulous '65 Crown. He graciously showed me his car and let me sit inside. Other than the perfect interior, the first thing I noticed was that the clock was running continuously rather than the traditional "ticking". He told me that he had converted his to quartz.





I purchased several new quartz movements from the local Buick Dealer over 20 years ago with the intention of using them to do Imperial clock conversions, but never actually did it. Late 1970's and early 1980's Buick LeSabre's had a very dependable, and smooth running clock over the glove box opening. I believed that these movements were compact enough to work on some of my cars, but I have yet to actually attempt it.





Sorry about the long rant, but that post triggered a lot of old thoughts and ideas I once had about the cars.





Paul W.




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The clock in my 64 isn't working. A clock repairman examined it today and says the windings are fried, but mechanically it works. I'd like to convert it to a modern quartz clock. Anyone have experience with this type of conversion? or, anyone with a working clock for sale?

Jay D'Angelo
64 Iml Cvt
Las Vegas



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