From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks
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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From: cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:12 AM
Subject: RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks
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
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: 64 Iml clocks
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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.
-----Original Message-----
From: cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 9:59 PM
Subject: IML: 64 Iml clocks
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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