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Topic: Fixing a '69 Clock
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-05-2001 04:37 PM
 
Has anyone disassembled a clock from a '69?? I can't figure out how to get it apart without breaking stuff. I read a recent article on how cleaning the contacts will get it working again and I want to try it out.Thanks, Scott
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 726
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-05-2001 06:40 PM
Scott, I wondering the same thing on my 69 Mach rally clock. I can't get the plastic lense off and don't want to take the chance of breaking it as they are not available separte. Mine doesn't work work either. Iv'e heard of a place that can rebuild them but don't recall where or who does it.
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 4964
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-05-2001 07:33 PM
Scott, there places right in California on this site that do clock repair, give it a look : http://users.interlinks.net/shrigley/cam/instr.htm ------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe 289-4spd
www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Kens.html
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Wylie, Texas USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-06-2001 02:06 AM
Scott/Gary, If your on a budget and semi handy with tools and patience, you can do it yourself. I took the clock out of my 70 Mach 1 and got it running again.Once you have the clock apart, the points are easily fixed with a fine file. The biggest problem that I had was the fact that the thing had seized up because all of the orginal lubrication had dried up. over the years. So to answer the original question, yes I have done this. What do you need to know? ------------------
Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 726
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-06-2001 07:12 PM
Troy, how thw heck did you get the setting knob off to remove the lense on the clock? I tried to pull up on it with a pair of needle nose, and tried to un-screw the knob with no success. I figured this was the place to start but didn't want to force it not knowing how it is attached.
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Wylie, Texas USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-07-2001 03:06 AM
Gary, You don't need to remove the setting knob for this operation. I gave up and left it on for the duration of the project (rather than break it).Sorry, I'm working off of memory here but, once you have the clock out, there are three (four ?) metal tabs that hold the whole thing togeter. Bend them straight (carefully) and you will be able to slide the rear case off. Once this is done, the lens will pivot out of the way, and you will have access to the guts of the whole clock. Try that first, Troy
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 458
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-07-2001 03:27 PM
To get the set knob off you can pull it up and grab the stem with some needle nose pliers. Then grab the knob with a regular set of pliers and turn. Put a rag over the set knob so when you grab them with the pliers you don't sratch it.Remember after you file the points also lubricate the clock with 3n1 oil or WD-40. Use only a small amount! If you want I can convert your clocks over to quartz and get rid of that old movement. Check out my site at : http://quartzkit.hypermart.net
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-07-2001 05:55 PM
Yeah, it works!  I cleaned the contacts and lubed the mechanism and the clock started ticking again. That's the good news. The bad news is I'm running out of things to do other than dropping the motor back in. Guess I better get on it.Thanks for the help, Scott
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