How to repair your clock

[John Straub]

Very cool post...but if I tried that, I would have springs and gears everywhere!!!!

John

[beh911]

This is a great thread! It's inspiring me to look into the non-functioning Kienzle electric clock in my 69. I've been researching what the usual culprits may be and the best way to get to the rear mounted brackets for this project.

Out of curiosity, what year did the clock change from the Kienzle electric/mechanical to quartz movement?

[Sacto S]

Very cool post...but if I tried that, I would have springs and gears everywhere!!!!

John

My biggest problem would be what to do with the one "extra" gear I would have at the end.

[lkadams]

Wow John - my clock in my 69 has a "weak ticker" and something seems to be binding - from your post, I can infer one of my holes is elongated too (sounds painful). This is a great guide should I ever get up the gumption to fix it. For now, my clock is set on the "it's five o'clock somewhere" time setting.

[johntyboy]

Thanks for the comments but really this was the first time I have taken any clock apart. If you have a few simple tools like a set of jewellers screw drivers and a bit of time I am sure most could manage. If you don't try you will never learn.
Kind regards

[bob tilton]

John - great tech write up and pics. Is the clock still working? Is this a side business yet? No seriously is it?

[210bhp]

Bob

Not that I want to speak for John ( a good friend), but he is in the middle of his comprehensive restoration and just now he is in the middle of re fitting his beautifully restored shell ready for the summer. I doubt he will have a minute for clock rebuilding but next winter who knows? Here is his thread on DDK ( it is loooooooong). He is doing a fabulous job and trying to eveything himself and succeeding. A handy boy is our John.

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=28&t=31622

Regards
Mike

[bob tilton]

Wow. Agreed - John is indeed very handy to say the least!

[71T]

John

Could you expand on the process of getting the glass and bezel off? I have a clock from a 72 and I can't get a screwdriver between the black ring and the silver housing.

Thanks

[dmaddox]

Apologies for digging up an old thread, but there are a few questions that are begging to be answered. You'd mentioned a friend providing the bearings. Size? Specs? Manufacturer of the bearings? Perhaps there are shorter/more appropriately sized bushings/bearings that could be employed that wouldn't require filing? If not, drill bit size in prepping the new slot - and how it was held at a perfect 90 as to not offset the bearing hole? As 71T asked, are there additional details on the ring face and housing separation? Perhaps a hard plastic weatherstrip tool as to not scratch/gouge the housing/ring?

Its been almost nine years, is the clock still operating well?

Thank you for any updates. I am certain there are multiple non-working clocks (including mine) out there.