I have the clock housing separated, but how do I get the hands off? The instructions say to just pull them off, but the sweep second hand won't budge. Pull harder? Also, how do I remove the lens from the bezel? This one has me stumped. Finally, what do I use to clean the face? It's in very good condition, just a little dirty, and I don't want to harm the numbers.
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Larry;
When you find out, I want to know too. I messed mine up some time ago. Had no trouble getting the hands off, but going back on never worked right. I just hated seeing my second hand slip trying to make it up the hill. Soooooo, I took it off and used just a toothpick end of super glue on it, now the're all froze up. I talked to "Roger" about it and he just laughed. Wasn't about to give up any trade secrets. Says he can still fix it, "but it's gonna cost Ya!" That's why I wear a watch.
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I don't know if this will work for your clock, but in changing out my speedometer facing on my 70, I just did what I was told, twist the needle counter clockwise and it lifted easily off. To install positon on stem and push down when aligned with to show O miles per hour. Will not have to be concerned with alignment to reinstall the second hand. The clock stem may require a needle nose, long needle nose type pliars to secure the stem so it does not turn. I have not done a clock, don't even know if there is room to use the needle nose pliars.Comment
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Stu, that's precisely why I decided to rebuild it myself. It seems that all the clock restorers have an expensive, smug attitude. One wanted $170 to do the job, which I think is outrageous. All I'm doing is converting my quartz movement back to original, so if worse comes to worst, I'll still have a clock that works.Comment
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I rebuilt my '65 clock a few years back and all the parts are small and easily damaged. To remove the hands, you can make a small puller. Use some sheet metal and form an "L" shape. Cut a slit in the short edge to fit over the shaft. This can now be inserted behind the hands and pulled straight off. I think if you try to grab with your fingers, you may bend the hands. Hope the description of the puller get the point across. A picture would be nice, except my teenage son borrowed my camera...
Good luck,
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Larry,
I spoke with Bill Harrison, who's been doing this for many years, about your question. Here is his reply in a nut shell.
It's a complicated explanation, so have him call me (561) 676-3099. As for the first part (pulling the second hand) you must be very careful, as it maybe done with a very tiny pair of pliers grasp the edges of the hub of the second hand and pull straight out. NO twisting or bending or something will break. They are very fragile.
He's rebuilt some of my stuff and having more done over the winter. His work is fantastic, quality is at least as good as new, and prices are competitive.
Good Luck,
DavidComment
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Thank you, David!Larry,
I spoke with Bill Harrison, who's been doing this for many years, about your question. Here is his reply in a nut shell.
It's a complicated explanation, so have him call me (561) 676-3099. As for the first part (pulling the second hand) you must be very careful, as it maybe done with a very tiny pair of pliers grasp the edges of the hub of the second hand and pull straight out. NO twisting or bending or something will break. They are very fragile.
He's rebuilt some of my stuff and having more done over the winter. His work is fantastic, quality is at least as good as new, and prices are competitive.
Good Luck,
DavidComment
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Larry,
I sent you a PM.....
DavidComment
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I believe, as you probably already know, the 63 and 64 instruments are the worst because of the cone shape of the faces. This specially true when you go to put the hands back on. If you get them to clear and move well on one side, then they drag on the other. Very frustrating!
Stu FoxComment
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I have rebuilt half a dozen of these so far. Only one, did I screw up a needle. Yes, they can be a little tight and yes, 63-4's are a bigger pain yet. To clean the face. I have used compressed air (lightly), then a very fine and soft paint brush followed by final inspection or similar. That is provided the face is in good condition. As far as the lens......Do you see the 3 groups of 2 ea. small pins? They are slightly peened over. You can take a small die grinder to release the lens housing. Clean the lens with the same polish you would use on a convertible window. Then, reassemble & use a small amount of epoxy to reattach. After doing a few of them, they are real easy IMO. For the minimal time involved, this sure saves money!
timComment
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Tim, thank you so nuch for the lens info; I had just about given up on getting this part of my question answered. I saw the 3 groups of pins, but I never thought they were to hold the lens in. That seems like overkill, but maybe there was a reason.Comment
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