Since my ride came with the clock and I am mounting my tach on the side of the dash, I was wondering if there is anything I can do to spark some life back into my factory clock?
These guys do good work, if you don't mind paying to get your clock fixed. They also offer a DIY kit.:
http://clocksandgauges.com/index.html
Tommy
http://clocksandgauges.com/index.html
Tommy
I've wondered about this too. I know they sell clock motors for do it yourselfers that make clocks (my Grandfather was a furniture maker and used the generic motors in his). Could you just get one of these and modify the factory clock to use it? I've never dissasembled a dash clock so just thinking outloud.
They're not really needed with modern stereos & cell phones, so personally don't see the point in fixing one, unless you're talking a super old car.
Mine actually still works, knock on wood. She's annoyingly squeaky though when you are sitting in absolute silence 8)
According to the factory manual, it is recommended that people clean their clocks about every two years. lol Crazy but true! I took a quartz clock out of a mid 80's Monte and put it in my '78 Monte and after only cleaning the gears and lightly lubricating them with 3in1 oil, it has worked for the past 6 years with no problems. There's no trick to them-just keep them cleaned and oiled and they should last for a long time! -Jabin
gmachinz said:
Something I have never bothered with or thought of, even though I have had the dash apart dozens of times for various reasons - I will have to remember this next time.
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My clock works too, but the adjustment shaft must be broke, because I can't reset the clock. The shaft turns, but nothing happens.
I guess I'll have to wait till EXACTLY the right time, then quick hook up the battery...
My clock works too, but the adjustment shaft must be broke, because I can't reset the clock. The shaft turns, but nothing happens.
I guess I'll have to wait till EXACTLY the right time, then quick hook up the battery...
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