c2 clock issues
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c2 clock issues
ok, so I got my clock all cleaned up for my 65, filed the points and such.. this thing works great!
only problem now is, it is too fast it gained about 2 hrs in a 24 hr time frame!!!
can you believe it ! a 50 yr old clock and now it runs too good.. any way is there any adjustment im not seeing that will slow it down? im almost thinking it would have to be a resistor of sorts?.. any thoughts everyone?...thank you troy
only problem now is, it is too fast it gained about 2 hrs in a 24 hr time frame!!! can you believe it ! a 50 yr old clock and now it runs too good.. any way is there any adjustment im not seeing that will slow it down? im almost thinking it would have to be a resistor of sorts?.. any thoughts everyone?...thank you troy
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I don't know another way to do it on a midyear clock. This is what I've always done, and I think it's in the owners manual.
This is a cut and paste
Resetting the clock provides automatic regulation providing there is an error, either fast or slow, of at least 3 minutes. No regulation will be introduced if the clock is reset for an error of less than 3 minutes. When resetting, pull out the small **** and turn in the direction in which you wish to set the hands-clockwise if the clock is slow, counterclockwise if the clock is fast. Do not move the hands past the correct time.
This is a cut and paste
Resetting the clock provides automatic regulation providing there is an error, either fast or slow, of at least 3 minutes. No regulation will be introduced if the clock is reset for an error of less than 3 minutes. When resetting, pull out the small **** and turn in the direction in which you wish to set the hands-clockwise if the clock is slow, counterclockwise if the clock is fast. Do not move the hands past the correct time.
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That's correct, it will adjust the speed a little each time you set it. But, every time you disconnect the battery and reset the time, or if you adjust for DST, you'll have to slowly get it reset again. I don't know if it will work or not, but try adjusting it back 12 hours all at once and see if that does it a little faster. It probably won't, but I'm a dreamer and I try things.
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I have the original movement electro-mechanical clock in my 63.
It works fine.
I don't worry about the correct time. Why?
I shut the battery off every time I shut off the car.. that includes driving to shows, cruise-ins, NCRS events, and most importantly, when it's sitting in the garage.
Since I never leave the battery ON for any extended length of time, I honestly don't know how accurate my clock is. Never thought about it.
I remember "back in the day" before battery cutoffs resetting it and slowing it down/speeding it up by using the method I posted earlier.
It works fine.
I don't worry about the correct time. Why?
I shut the battery off every time I shut off the car.. that includes driving to shows, cruise-ins, NCRS events, and most importantly, when it's sitting in the garage.
Since I never leave the battery ON for any extended length of time, I honestly don't know how accurate my clock is. Never thought about it.
I remember "back in the day" before battery cutoffs resetting it and slowing it down/speeding it up by using the method I posted earlier.
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ok, so I got my clock all cleaned up for my 65, filed the points and such.. this thing works great! only problem now is, it is too fast it gained about 2 hrs in a 24 hr time frame!!!
can you believe it ! a 50 yr old clock and now it runs too good.. any way is there any adjustment im not seeing that will slow it down? im almost thinking it would have to be a resistor of sorts?.. any thoughts everyone?...thank you troy
only problem now is, it is too fast it gained about 2 hrs in a 24 hr time frame!!! can you believe it ! a 50 yr old clock and now it runs too good.. any way is there any adjustment im not seeing that will slow it down? im almost thinking it would have to be a resistor of sorts?.. any thoughts everyone?...thank you troy
Last edited by alexandervdr; Dec 31, 2016 at 06:04 AM.
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Just saw this post. My clock is too fast. It gains abut 6 hours a day. I'm never late for anything anymore, but I am hoping that resetting it a bunch of times will slow it down. Thanks!
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That's your only option. Each time you get in the car, just set it back. It should be less and less each time. (Until you turn the power off or get to DST, then you can start again)