Re: 51Packard's....51 Packard

Posted by Charles On 2011/1/1 19:04:03

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I'm calling the clock project done. So even though I cleaned it with the proper cleaner and used clock oil, I cannot get the clock to start after being wound or run a full cycle without stopping. I looked through some of the pictures I took when I took it apart and noticed a small washer. Found the washer so now I know it is not in the clock!

Took the minute hand off again. This time I used the front part of my crimping pliers and the hand pulled off with the mushroom shaped holder (I had previously glued them together). Then I took off the hour hand. Noticed right away a small circle around the center hole of the clock face, same size as the washer. That explains why my hour hand did not have a proper gap from the face.

While I was in there, I decided to glue the face back together. I took it apart and put a small drop of glue at each point the tabs were at. Then I put the clock back together with the washer in it's proper place.

Even though I now had all the proper clearances, the clock would still not run properly. Now I have deviated from all of the correct advice and went with what worked originally for my clock. I turned to the PB Blaster again. This time I was very careful and used only a couple of squirts. I also immediately used compressed air to blow out any access. After that, the clock would run right after being wound and finishes a full cycle.

So I put the clock back in the instrument cluster. At this point, I'm happy it is just back together. I figure if it works when I put it back, I'll be ahead of the game. If not, I won't worry about it until later down the road.