Are the clocks adjustable for gaining or loosing time

jmont64 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Are the clocks adjustable for gaining or loosing time

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

First, I'm amazed it works!

Second, I have been told that on those if you keep correcting it, the clock knows it's running too fast (or slow, however you are adjusting it) and eventually will sort itself out.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I think there is a little "slider" you move one way or another to adjust the speed. It's been a long time since I looked at that type of clock though!

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

It's a long shot and I never thought to check in an owner's manual last night but would there be something in there to address it? If not, maybe a factory service manual?

I can check tonight if nobody else has sooner.

beaumontguru · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I've been told that if you really even care if your clock works, It is best to pull the hands off, and throw the guts in the garbage.
Then go the the auto wreckers and get a quarts electric clock out of a newer(80's car).
My buddy used a movment out of an 80's volkwagon in his mustang. Works perfect, an you cant tell.

Only thing that looks a bit different is that the second hand will be "ticking", instead of a fluid motion.
Lots of fiddly work to attach the hands, but its all worth it in the end, if you really want a reliable clock.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

I was going to put a clock in my car, but I don't want to lose time at the drags.

jmont64 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I actually sent it away a couple years ago because it wasn't working and they put in Nos guts for about 120 bucks. It's sorta fun to hear the little click of the spring tightening when the car is just sitting in the garage but as always if it's there you try to make it work as good as it can. Thanks for the input, I'll give it a try. With my little six I've got nothing but time.

beaumontwagon · Guru

You can get a quarts conversion for around 40 bucks.I got one for my wagon from isi instrument.Wasnt too hard to install.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Here it is, the answer from a Clock restoration Guru.
I bought a restored 69' clock from a Clock restorer down in the states a few years ago, this is what it said on the paper that came with the clock,

This is a electrically wound clock that hs the feature of
being automatically regulated whenever the hands are reset.

In the event that the clock time is off, it is imperative that
the hands be set in the proper direction. If it is running fast,
hands should be reset counter-clockwise to slow the clock
down. If it is running slow, the hands should be reset clockwise
to speed the clock up. It may take a couple of settings a few
days apart to acheive proper regulation.

To set hands - Pull out knob on front of clock with a slight
twist to engage gears. Turn hands slowly and accurately.

Get the most out of your clock - Even new, these clocks did
not last much longer then a few years. with the use of a
modern high quality lubricant that resists heat and cold and
stays in place, it should help ensure a longer life. Another
recomendation is to unhook your battery or pull the clock
fuse when the car will not be used for an extended period of
time.

Obviously a quartz conversion is the way to go today, but it's still neat having at least somthing mechanical in your dash...Isn't it?

mc

-- Edited by cdnpont on Wednesday 8th of April 2009 10:04:49 AM

jmont64 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

cdnpont wrote:

Here it is, the answer from a Clock restoration Guru.
I bought a restored 69' clock from a Clock restorer down in the states a few years ago, this is what it said on the paper that came with the clock,

This is a electrically wound clock that hs the feature of
being automatically regulated whenever the hands are reset.

In the event that the clock time is off, it is imperative that
the hands be set in the proper direction. If it is running fast,
hands should be reset counter-clockwise to slow the clock
down. If it is running slow, the hands should be reset clockwise
to speed the clock up. It may take a couple of settings a few
days apart to acheive proper regulation.

To set hands - Pull out knob on front of clock with a slight
twist to engage gears. Turn hands slowly and accurately.

Get the most out of your clock - Even new, these clocks did
not last much longer then a few years. with the use of a
modern high quality lubricant that resists heat and cold and
stays in place, it should help ensure a longer life. Another
recomendation is to unhook your battery or pull the clock
fuse when the car will not be used for an extended period of
time.

Obviously a quartz conversion is the way to go today, but it's still neat having at least somthing mechanical in your dash...Isn't it?

mc

-- Edited by cdnpont on Wednesday 8th of April 2009 10:04:49 AM

Thanks Mark. I'll definetly try that method. When I got my clock done the quartz were advertised for about the same money but for this time I went with the new guts. The guy was from the southern states and he phoned me when he was done questioning how I wanted it shipped. I tell you talking to that guy was almost worth the price of getting the clock done. He talked with such a cool drawl and he knew those clocks inside and out and gave me a great history lesson. He did tell me the importance of lubrication as he said he drilled a special hole in the back for that. It's pretty close now so I think that method might just tune her up. Like I said above it's sort of neat to hear it doing it's thing in the garage when I'm putzing around and it's sort of quiet. Thanks again.