Worst movement design to ever to hit mankind... Designed to fail for sure!
Clock Repair Option
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego California
Clock Repair Option
What's your opinion of this item when the original clock doesn't work as it should?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370975708474...84.m1423.l2649
My first choice is to call my local Jewler/Watch Repair shop to see if they work on and repair the original workings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370975708474...84.m1423.l2649
My first choice is to call my local Jewler/Watch Repair shop to see if they work on and repair the original workings.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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If you search the archives there is a great write up on how to repair the clock if possible. In most cases a good cleaning and a point filing will get you working again. If I get a chance I'll see if I can dig up the write up on it. I've not done a write up on how to do the clock repair, but I have repaired plenty of them. This is a standard Borg movement and it is not very dependable.
As an alternative.... and what I have in my own car is the quartz converted clock. It is very dependable and accurate.
You can use the 10 off sale code for forum members on this item... You can watch the installation video for free..
below.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=2855
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...keywords=clock
As an alternative.... and what I have in my own car is the quartz converted clock. It is very dependable and accurate.
You can use the 10 off sale code for forum members on this item... You can watch the installation video for free..
below. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=2855
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...keywords=clock
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Jan 20, 2014 at 04:27 PM.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: San Diego California
If you search the archives there is a great write up on how to repair the clock if possible. In most cases a good cleaning and a point filing will get you working again. If I get a chance I'll see if I can dig up the write up on it. I've not done a write up on how to do the clock repair, but I have repaired plenty of them. This is a standard Borg movement and it is not very dependable.
As an alternative.... and what I have in my own car is the quartz converted clock. It is very dependable and accurate.
You can use the 10 off sale code for forum members on this item... You can watch the installation video for free.. below.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=2855
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...keywords=clock
As an alternative.... and what I have in my own car is the quartz converted clock. It is very dependable and accurate.
You can use the 10 off sale code for forum members on this item... You can watch the installation video for free..
below. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=2855
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...keywords=clock
My local Jewler accepted it this afternoon, and said he'll call me to let me know if a repair is possible.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
I like the 'original' style clock, but it is not that reliable. You might get about 5 trouble-free years with it before it balks, again.
The quartz conversion SHOULD be much more reliable. It will certainly be much more accurate and easier to reset. But, I have no personal experience with that particular kit. It looks similar to others I've seen. Nice that it has a DVD to provide instructions.
The quartz conversion SHOULD be much more reliable. It will certainly be much more accurate and easier to reset. But, I have no personal experience with that particular kit. It looks similar to others I've seen. Nice that it has a DVD to provide instructions.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Marietta Ga
I did the quartz rebuild and it works great, the second hand sweeps instead of tics. I just saved the old clock if someone wants to put that back in someday. Also, like 7T1 vette says with the old points clock.....5 years and a re-do.
Former Vendor
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Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
I put a replacement clock in my 72 when I rebuilt the dash. It lasted for 6 months then stopped. I think I am going to go with the quartz movement when I get around to replacing it again.
kdf
kdf
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Actually, that GM clock design is very clever. But, the electrical contacts in the clock are not built for durability and reliability. It is also difficult to get the clock set properly; and when you disconnect, then reconnect the battery, you have to go through the resetting process all over again.
Neat, but troublesome...and not very reliable.
With the advent of electronic time pieces, that GM clock became obsolete and passe' (as a time keeper, anyway).
Neat, but troublesome...and not very reliable.
With the advent of electronic time pieces, that GM clock became obsolete and passe' (as a time keeper, anyway).
Burning Brakes
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From: Phoenix, AZ
prefer the tick or increment movement of the second hand. I rebuilt my non working clock with the quartz conversion kit and the second hand now moves in a continuous sweep. It does work and if I did it over it again, I would consider the electric rebuilt option. For most C3ers, it probably does not make a difference.
Melting Slicks
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Had a 65 clock run five years with just a point filing. Had a quartz movement installed by a PO work for 17 years before it quit. Did a quartz movement one time that turned out OK. The second one I tried didn't work and had to send it Wilcox to get straightened out. I like the nostalgia feel of the point clocks ticking but quartz is the way to go for accuracy and reliability.
