Repaired my factory clock

[MCfan]

I recently came across my original factory clock which I had replaced with a repop quartz clock a couple of years ago. I researched several prior threads on clock repair and decided to see if I could fix this one myself since the clock in my '70 SS is also not operating.

 

Long story short, the clock had both mechanical and electrical problems, none of which could have been fixed with a shot of PB Blaster. Not sure how typical my clock's problems are but I was able to fix them all and it is running fine and keeping perfect time on my workbench now.

 

Here's a link to a photo journal I made of the project if anyone is interested:

 

http://s912.photobucket.com/albums/ac329/dbengtson4/Repairing%20a%20dash%20clock/

 

NOTE: This repair project started with a clock already out of the dash so it does not cover any of the steps necessary to remove the clock from the instrument cluster or to reinstall it. Those steps are pretty well covered in several other previous threads.

[71 MONTE 4 YA]

Definetly a good job on the post Dennis and the pictures. This will come in handy for everyone here. Maybe this could be made into a sticky for future reference!!

[Murphy]

Without a doubt Dennis, your posts are GREAT! Thank you.

[stangeba]

Super job, thanks!

[footballubet]

Great job! This will end up in the archives.

[LostnFound]

Well done! I'm glad you found the "time" to do it and record it like that for everyone's benefit.

[7tonemonte]

Very nice!! Ive heard of it being done, but your little journal makes it easy to follow! Winter project perhaps??

[cny first gen 71]

Great job Dennis, but even with this I still dont think I will tackle mine. But I may call you when I get ready to do it.

[cbolt]

Just finished rebuilding my clock following the posted instructions. It took less than 3 hours, start to finish, with the clock already removed from the dash. I had to post this in case anyone was scared to attempt this very simple repair.

[MCfan]

Congratulations! Thanks for the feedback.

 

Right now, I'm considering putting my repaired clock back in place of the new clock I installed a couple years ago - just one more way to keep it more original. I'm definitely going to attempt repairing the clock in my other '70 next summer.

[Sam (Bones)]

I need to test my '70's clock, restoring the dash is coming up very soon

[Vaughn]

Great info Dennis, thanks for sharing!

[70mcarlo]

Great information as always Dennis - I always look forward to reading about your various Monte projects, as you do such a great job explaining and documenting the steps involved.