brook shaw
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i need a good working clock,,my clock is related to dr who--it seems to go "back in time" not forwards sometimes
a seies 2 v8 clock that works??
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redrover
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Have you checked the little adjustment screw on the back? If you take it out of the dash, there's a small screw head with some marks next to it so you can set the clock to run faster or slower.
Although they're electrically powered, the clocks are actually clockwork. A little electrical solenoid winds up the coil when it runs low and then the clockwork powers the hands until the coil needs to be wound again. If you've ever wondered what that little 'dr-r-rapp!' noise is in the cabin every 10 mins or so, it's the clock being wound very quickly.
The adjustment screw on the back doesn't adjust the timing directly, but adjusts the frequency of the rewinding, by allowing a greater or lesser time to elapse before the solenoid kicks in and rewinds the coil. If the clockwork had gone altogether, the clock probably wouldn't work at all- or would only work for about 1 minute after each rewind.
My apologies if you already knew this, but I just thought I'd point it out in case. It may save you having to buy a new one if your current one just needs a good fettle!
Best,
Michael
Although they're electrically powered, the clocks are actually clockwork. A little electrical solenoid winds up the coil when it runs low and then the clockwork powers the hands until the coil needs to be wound again. If you've ever wondered what that little 'dr-r-rapp!' noise is in the cabin every 10 mins or so, it's the clock being wound very quickly.
The adjustment screw on the back doesn't adjust the timing directly, but adjusts the frequency of the rewinding, by allowing a greater or lesser time to elapse before the solenoid kicks in and rewinds the coil. If the clockwork had gone altogether, the clock probably wouldn't work at all- or would only work for about 1 minute after each rewind.
My apologies if you already knew this, but I just thought I'd point it out in case. It may save you having to buy a new one if your current one just needs a good fettle!
Best,
Michael
brook shaw
Member
soo gotta take the dash assembly out--more work... 
It's not that bad really. You just have to remove the perspex face.
Remove the anti-skid mat if you have one, pull off the knobs for the panel light dimmer and trip meter and undo the chrome nuts under them to remove the left hand cover, pull on the little knob in the centre of the right hand cover to remove, then 4 large slot screws hold the facia cover on. Once that is off, the clock is just held in by 3 screws. Easy! And you can do it all from the comfort of your drivers seat. Very civilised.
Be aware that the clock is earthed through it's mounting screws so it won't work til it's actually been screwed back in, and sometimes they need a little waggle to get them started.
brook shaw
Member
waggle what??
the clock or the clock fingers???
id be more prone to tapping it with a hammer,,lol
the clock or the clock fingers???
id be more prone to tapping it with a hammer,,lol
Waggle the clock. It sometimes needs a rotary waggle to start the mechanism spinning again. Plug the wire in at the back, give it a quick wrist action which should start it ticking then put the screws in asap. The electric winder should take over after that. (unless the soldered coupling inside the clock has come apart which is very the most common cause for a non working clock but that's another story)
brook shaw
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wrist action?? ooer
ive gave up,,my clock still goes 5 mins forwards then 15 mins backwards
think its well and truly jiffed!!!!
ive gave up,,my clock still goes 5 mins forwards then 15 mins backwards
think its well and truly jiffed!!!!