Re: 1947 clock
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Parts book says 2 amp fuse on the 47 clock but not sure it was a slow blow. Interestingly, all the 6v clocks from 22nd on were 3 amp. Believe it is a smaller version of the tilt style switch used in trunk light. Not sure if it is mercury or a ball though. Something does rattle if you pull the socket out of the holder and shake it so chances are it is oxidized to have the low voltage reading..
Posted on: 2014/8/28 19:40
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Howard
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Howard-can those switches be repaired? The light/switch looks sealed
thks as always David
Posted on: 2014/8/28 19:44
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My clock does have a 2A fuse, looking like this one:
![]() I had three wires running to the clock/ glove compartment: black (-) and white (+, ground) for the clock light and red (-, with 2A fuse) for the clock. I reinstalled these cables according to the wiring diagram and the clock is working (again). Glove compartment light is missing ... Regards, Clemens
Posted on: 2014/8/29 3:14
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Ok, well for starters I'll have
Who, What, When and Where, and then Whither, Whether, Whence and Wherefore to follow and one big sideorder of Why. ... and the parts list please ![]() |
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Took the occasion and had another look at my glove compartment.
Well, the light was not missing. What I mistook for some sort of capacitor for the clock is: the light! ![]() When I took it out I noticed the missing light bulb ... ![]() I couldn't dismantle the bulb holder, but soaking with some contact spray and thorough cleaning afterwards with white spirit and airgun freed up the mechanism enough to working order. Dismantling the bulb holder might destroy it due to the necessary force you'd have to apply. What I noticed was the missing insulation at the cable terminal. ![]() This could lead to a shorting right here: ![]() I hope this is of some help. Lightened regards, Clemens
Posted on: 2014/8/29 16:14
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Ok, well for starters I'll have
Who, What, When and Where, and then Whither, Whether, Whence and Wherefore to follow and one big sideorder of Why. ... and the parts list please ![]() |
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thks for the reposes-I think I have the clock working again-cleaned the contacts on the clock/both fuse contacts/new medium 2a fuse.lub the clock/exercised it many times-seems to be working-"time will tell" Have not gotten the glove box light switch to work.
Posted on: 2014/9/3 13:42
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I was also wanting to get the clock in my car working (1954 Cavalier).
I tried to get to the fuse but no way can I reach it without removing the insturment panel. ugggg. I figured I would have to remove the clock and go through it. the clock should re-wind about every five minutes. The re-wind contacts inside the clock are closed for just a fraction of a second. If the battery is low or the clock needs repair the contacts will stay closed blowing the fuse. For the glove box light, as I recall the switch and socket are one peice. Usually you can take these things apart about one time if you are carefull. Don't be tempted to use WD-40 to clean a switch. Jim
Posted on: 2014/9/3 18:55
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Hi Jim,
When I bought my '54 Convertible in 2005 it had a non-functioning clock. The prior owner had the car rewired and converted to 12 volt negative ground. I opted to have the clock converted to a quartz movement which at that time cost $111.00. There is no change in the clock's appearance and it keeps perfect time. I put an under-dash switch in the line to the clock so it is not running all the time. Worth considering to avoid the low battery/stuck contact/blown fuse problem.
Posted on: 2014/9/3 20:55
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Don Shields
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