61 clock question?
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61 clock question?
does anyone have an installation diagram? what is the plastic flat head screw for, its on the front of the clock on the twelve?
My clock works but is not securely attached to the cluster, the top tilts in and back, I am trying to fix it if anyone call help. Thanks -Scott
My clock works but is not securely attached to the cluster, the top tilts in and back, I am trying to fix it if anyone call help. Thanks -Scott
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There should be a big wrap around wave spring on the clock to hold it tight in the cluster.
You press the face of the clock and turn to remove or install, that compresses the spring and allows it to disengage its retaining lugs.
back before manuals and the internet, that took me a long time to figure out.
Doug
You press the face of the clock and turn to remove or install, that compresses the spring and allows it to disengage its retaining lugs.
back before manuals and the internet, that took me a long time to figure out.
Doug
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The removal and install of the 60 clock is tough. Once loosened the clock is removed and pulled out from the front. The clock housing when you reach around the cowling is turned clockwise. While you are turning the housing push it in towards the back of the car. So as your standing in front of the car looking at the back of the clock it is turned to the right. While you are doing this with the housing in the back, with your other hand push in on the chrome ring on the front of the clock and push it in and try to turn that counter clockwise at the same time.
The reason why you must push in on the clock while turning is to push in the tension/ground spring so the clock will disengage.
The upper screw at the 12 O'Clock position is to turn to speed up or slow the clock down. 1/6-1/32 of an inch turn is all you need to turn.
Inject a drop of oil in the hard to reach pivot points, don't apply oil on the gears. I went to a model airplane/hobby shop and bought a long needle like oil applicator, for $5.
Also while the clock is out, install an inline fuse for safety. The attached photo came from one of the other members and is how I installed my fuse.
The reason why you must push in on the clock while turning is to push in the tension/ground spring so the clock will disengage.
The upper screw at the 12 O'Clock position is to turn to speed up or slow the clock down. 1/6-1/32 of an inch turn is all you need to turn.
Inject a drop of oil in the hard to reach pivot points, don't apply oil on the gears. I went to a model airplane/hobby shop and bought a long needle like oil applicator, for $5.
Also while the clock is out, install an inline fuse for safety. The attached photo came from one of the other members and is how I installed my fuse.
Last edited by stratplus; Jan 25, 2010 at 01:47 AM.
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Too much maintenance and they draw too much current....I went quartz and will never look back. Spot on accurate and you can leave the battery connected and not drive the car for weeks with no appreciable drain... Under $200...
