[Chevelle-list] 1970 Chevelle - Repair a clock

[richard sierra]

THANKS - John> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:09:36 -0400> From: 69ec at johnnasta.com> To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1970 Chevelle - Repair a clock> > They are generally easy to fix. Basically, you open it up, clean the > points with a nail file (they look like the points you see in a > distributor but smaller), and spray some lightweight lube like TAL-5 > on the springs & gears, being careful not to get it on the points.> > You can tighten the spring manually and see if it runs. When it's > hooked up to 12VDC, the points close as the spring releases tension. > When the points touch they spring open and the process starts again.> > I have heard of cases where the spring was stretched and needed to be > cut back or the spring was broken or points so corroded that they > couldn't be cleaned up, but I have fixed several of these clocks and > never had any of those problems.> > I used to have a web site up that had pics & details on it, but I took > it down a long time ago.> > HTH,> John> > > > Quoting richard sierra <resvet at hotmail.com>:> > >> >> >> > Hello -> >> > I have a 1970 Chevelle SS with the correct green gauges - My problem > > is the clock has stopped working - I'm looking to either have it > > repaired or updated - Any ideas and contact sources are welcomed - > > Thanks in advance -> >> > Rich> > _________________________________________________________________> > Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café.> > http://www.cafemessenger.com?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_SeptWLtagline> > > 
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