Re: RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks

[nypianoman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I am curious.  How difficult was it to remove the dash and clock.   My clock does not work either on my 64, but my dash does not have a scratch on it, and I am reluctant to take it a part to fix the clock.

Guy

 

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From: JAY D'ANGELO <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: Thursday, August 3, 2006 10:31 pm

Subject: RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks

> 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 
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> Thanks for the clarification on that. 
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> Electric motor clocks, and quartz clocks do not work this way. 
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> Paul W. 
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> From: cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:12 AM 
> Subject: RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks 
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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. 
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> I can't seem to find a clock repair place in LV (still searching) 
> than can do a conversion for me. 
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> Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:46:58 -0400 
> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx 
> Subject: Re: IML: 64 Iml clocks 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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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. 
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> Sorry about the long rant, but that post triggered a lot of old 
> thoughts and ideas I once had about the cars. 
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> Paul W.  
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 9:59 PM 
> Subject: IML: 64 Iml clocks 
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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? 
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> Jay D'Angelo 
> 64 Iml Cvt 
> Las Vegas 
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