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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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I'm installing my quartz movement dash clock in my 1978 Corvette, and it didn't come with any instruction on how to install it. I'm just wondering how I get it to start running, does it run when hooked up or? I'm by no means knowledgeable when it comes to car clocks, I could use any help guys!

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A quartz clock runs whenever there is power applied to it.
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Yup, hook it up to a 9V battery to verify that it's running. If it isn't, odds are the little brass minute wheel has seized up a bit and needs to be freed.
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I don't have my instructions handy - maybe someone else does. But anyway..............

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...onversion.html
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Check out Wilcox. They have instructions and maybe a video?....
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Check out Wilcox. They have instructions and maybe a video?....
Instructions from the manufacturer

http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=331

And video:
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