63 clock
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From: akron oh
63 clock help needed
my secound hand works and the minute and hr hand move sometimes but loses about 8 to 10 hours a day, could it still be the contacts?
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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Re: 63 clock help needed (jfb63vette)
Doesn't sound good ...It works half the time.
I would spin the setting **** around and watch the minute and hour hands to make sure they don't slip on the shaft,its kind of a common problem specially if you've had it rebuilt(most shops miss this).
Do it several times and see what they do if they don't slip you mighth just need a rebuild.Keep in mind the second hand won't move while you're setting it.
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Jason
I would spin the setting **** around and watch the minute and hour hands to make sure they don't slip on the shaft,its kind of a common problem specially if you've had it rebuilt(most shops miss this).
Do it several times and see what they do if they don't slip you mighth just need a rebuild.Keep in mind the second hand won't move while you're setting it.
Here to help
VetteInstruments@aol.com
Jason
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Re: 63 clock help needed (millie)
I have a 63 with a non-working clock. I hear there is some special clip that needs to be removed to get it out? Any comments?
Instructor
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From: Indiana
Re: 63 clock help needed (jfb63vette)
Two things can be going on. Loose needles or stuck clock clutch!
You'll need to take the clock out of the car. Take the clock **** off. Take the post terminal off. Then separate the two halve's of the can. Once this is done you will be able to remove the movement with the face attached. Remove the needles from the clock face and be carful. This is not easy to do! The second hand is a press fit but it can be very difficult to get loose. If you can not get it with your fingers, then try a small tug with a set of 90 degree needle nose pliers. (You will need these to remove the **** too! Use them to hold the shaft while you turn the **** counter clock wise.)
Once the second hand is removed then take the minute and hour hands loose. This is a good time to repaint them too!
After you have the needles loose from the clock. You will want to take off the face of the clock. Again be carful doing this too. If you break a tab you will have to epoxy it back in place when you put it back together. Be careful not to loose the spring or the hour hand tension spacer. (Chrome cone that hold tension against the needle body).
When the face is removed from the clock you will see what is called a slip clutch. It is located Remove this clutch. You should be able to make this clutch slip by holding the shaft and turning the gear at the bottom. If you can not make it move add a tiny drop of WD40. Us a tooth pick and apply it to the clutch face from the inside edge. Work this in and see if it now slips fine. It should not be loose, it should be snug to turn. If you fail to get the clutch free this way then try a small adjustment in the pressure by taking a screw driver and tweaking it a tiny bit.
Once you are done put it back in reverse. Be sure to check that the needles go on the clutch with tension too. Since a loose needle will not work at all.
Now while you are in the movement area and before you put the clock back together. It would also be a good idea to check the clock points. Take a small jewelers file and file the points just as you would if they were in your car. You can open up the contact’s by moving gently on the electro magnet arm just enough to insert the file.
Do not attempt to clean the face of the clock with harsh cleaners. The best thing to restore the face with is Imperial Glazing Compound from 3M. Wipe it on, let it sit and wipe it off one time only! Do not rub hard or you will wipe off the numbers on the face. Use this as a gentle polish and you will have a new looking clock face. Needle paint is available at Mejiers in what is called florescent orange. One bottle will do a hundred cars.
On all electric clocks from GM! To slow them down turn them back 12 hours. To speed them up turn the clock up 12 hours!
E
You'll need to take the clock out of the car. Take the clock **** off. Take the post terminal off. Then separate the two halve's of the can. Once this is done you will be able to remove the movement with the face attached. Remove the needles from the clock face and be carful. This is not easy to do! The second hand is a press fit but it can be very difficult to get loose. If you can not get it with your fingers, then try a small tug with a set of 90 degree needle nose pliers. (You will need these to remove the **** too! Use them to hold the shaft while you turn the **** counter clock wise.)
Once the second hand is removed then take the minute and hour hands loose. This is a good time to repaint them too!
After you have the needles loose from the clock. You will want to take off the face of the clock. Again be carful doing this too. If you break a tab you will have to epoxy it back in place when you put it back together. Be careful not to loose the spring or the hour hand tension spacer. (Chrome cone that hold tension against the needle body).
When the face is removed from the clock you will see what is called a slip clutch. It is located Remove this clutch. You should be able to make this clutch slip by holding the shaft and turning the gear at the bottom. If you can not make it move add a tiny drop of WD40. Us a tooth pick and apply it to the clutch face from the inside edge. Work this in and see if it now slips fine. It should not be loose, it should be snug to turn. If you fail to get the clutch free this way then try a small adjustment in the pressure by taking a screw driver and tweaking it a tiny bit.
Once you are done put it back in reverse. Be sure to check that the needles go on the clutch with tension too. Since a loose needle will not work at all.
Now while you are in the movement area and before you put the clock back together. It would also be a good idea to check the clock points. Take a small jewelers file and file the points just as you would if they were in your car. You can open up the contact’s by moving gently on the electro magnet arm just enough to insert the file.
Do not attempt to clean the face of the clock with harsh cleaners. The best thing to restore the face with is Imperial Glazing Compound from 3M. Wipe it on, let it sit and wipe it off one time only! Do not rub hard or you will wipe off the numbers on the face. Use this as a gentle polish and you will have a new looking clock face. Needle paint is available at Mejiers in what is called florescent orange. One bottle will do a hundred cars.
On all electric clocks from GM! To slow them down turn them back 12 hours. To speed them up turn the clock up 12 hours!
E
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Indiana
Re: 63 clock help needed (jfb63vette)
Two things can be going on. Loose needles or stuck clock clutch!
You'll need to take the clock out of the car. Take the clock **** off. Take the post terminal off. Then separate the two halve's of the can. Once this is done you will be able to remove the movement with the face attached. Remove the needles from the clock face and be careful. This is not easy to do! The second hand is a press fit but it can be very difficult to get loose. If you can not get it with your fingers, then try a small tug with a set of 90 degree needle nose pliers. (You will need these to remove the **** too! Use them to hold the shaft while you turn the **** counter clock wise.)
Once the second hand is removed then take the minute and hour hands loose. This is a good time to repaint them too!
After you have the needles loose from the clock. You will want to take off the face of the clock. Again be careful doing this too. If you break a tab you will have to epoxy it back in place when you put it back together. Be careful not to loose the spring or the hour hand tension spacer. (Chrome cone that hold tension against the needle body).
When the face is removed from the clock you will see what is called a slip clutch. It is located Remove this clutch. You should be able to make this clutch slip by holding the shaft and turning the gear at the bottom. If you can not make it move add a tiny drop of WD40. Us a tooth pick and apply it to the clutch face from the inside edge. Work this in and see if it now slips fine. It should not be loose, it should be snug to turn. If you fail to get the clutch free this way then try a small adjustment in the pressure by taking a screw driver and tweaking it a tiny bit.
Once you are done put it back in reverse. Be sure to check that the needles go on the clutch with tension too. Since a loose needle will not work at all.
Now while you are in the movement area and before you put the clock back together. It would also be a good idea to check the clock points. Take a small jewelers file and file the points just as you would if they were in your car. You can open up the contact’s by moving gently on the electro magnet arm just enough to insert the file.
Do not attempt to clean the face of the clock with harsh cleaners. The best thing to restore the face with is Imperial Glazing Compound from 3M. Wipe it on, let it sit and wipe it off one time only! Do not rub hard or you will wipe off the numbers on the face. Use this as a gentle polish and you will have a new looking clock face. Needle paint is available at Mejiers in what is called florescent orange. One bottle will do a hundred cars.
On all electric clocks from GM! To slow them down turn them back 12 hours. To speed them up turn the clock up 12 hours!
E
You'll need to take the clock out of the car. Take the clock **** off. Take the post terminal off. Then separate the two halve's of the can. Once this is done you will be able to remove the movement with the face attached. Remove the needles from the clock face and be careful. This is not easy to do! The second hand is a press fit but it can be very difficult to get loose. If you can not get it with your fingers, then try a small tug with a set of 90 degree needle nose pliers. (You will need these to remove the **** too! Use them to hold the shaft while you turn the **** counter clock wise.)
Once the second hand is removed then take the minute and hour hands loose. This is a good time to repaint them too!
After you have the needles loose from the clock. You will want to take off the face of the clock. Again be careful doing this too. If you break a tab you will have to epoxy it back in place when you put it back together. Be careful not to loose the spring or the hour hand tension spacer. (Chrome cone that hold tension against the needle body).
When the face is removed from the clock you will see what is called a slip clutch. It is located Remove this clutch. You should be able to make this clutch slip by holding the shaft and turning the gear at the bottom. If you can not make it move add a tiny drop of WD40. Us a tooth pick and apply it to the clutch face from the inside edge. Work this in and see if it now slips fine. It should not be loose, it should be snug to turn. If you fail to get the clutch free this way then try a small adjustment in the pressure by taking a screw driver and tweaking it a tiny bit.
Once you are done put it back in reverse. Be sure to check that the needles go on the clutch with tension too. Since a loose needle will not work at all.
Now while you are in the movement area and before you put the clock back together. It would also be a good idea to check the clock points. Take a small jewelers file and file the points just as you would if they were in your car. You can open up the contact’s by moving gently on the electro magnet arm just enough to insert the file.
Do not attempt to clean the face of the clock with harsh cleaners. The best thing to restore the face with is Imperial Glazing Compound from 3M. Wipe it on, let it sit and wipe it off one time only! Do not rub hard or you will wipe off the numbers on the face. Use this as a gentle polish and you will have a new looking clock face. Needle paint is available at Mejiers in what is called florescent orange. One bottle will do a hundred cars.
On all electric clocks from GM! To slow them down turn them back 12 hours. To speed them up turn the clock up 12 hours!
E
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