07-10-2013, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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Clock no work
The clock in my '46 Super Deluxe has not run since I bought the car and now seems to be a good time to tackle the problem. The fuse is good, but the reset button on the bottom of the face does not do anything when rotated. I assume this button is used to set the clock. If so, do I pull it out (or push it in) to make the hands move? What can I check to troubleshoot a problem of an inoperative clock?
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07-10-2013, 10:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: Clock no work
I think that you pull the reset out and turn it to set the clock. Your problem is probably the points that rewind the clock are dirty or pitted. Remove the clock from the car and open up the back and you will see the contact points. Open the points and this rewinds the clock. The clock should run for about 5 or 8 minutes. If the clock runs, clean the points with fine grit sandpaper (about 220) and draw the sandpaper between the closed points to clean them and remove any burrs. Apply electric to the points and see if they open properly and rewind the clock. If every thing works at this point you are done. If the clock does not run or if the points are burned, you will need a professional
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07-10-2013, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: Clock no work
Here's a thread with more info: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70356
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07-10-2013, 11:43 AM | #4 |
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