anyone know how to repair a 1973 clock?

pinky · September 30th, 2007, 08:12 PM

the clock in my delta 88 1973 does not work
I opened it and if I push back and forth the rocker for the seconds niddle then it works.

But if I give the 12 volt power to the clock it does not make the rocker move.

Any one know where I can buy a new one or get it repaired ?

texasred · September 30th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Not Oldsmobile specific, but a lot of good tips here:
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/A...es/rebuild.htm

C.J.

J-(Chicago) · September 30th, 2007, 10:05 PM

That is a pretty good website find there, lots of info. mine hasn't worked in a couple of years either. But I noticed some the 1980 deltas' dash boards have a DELTA88 logo there instead of the clock. So I will probably just cover it up heh heh. I'm so used to looking at my cell phone now anyway.

J-(Chicago) · September 30th, 2007, 10:10 PM

There was a company around here that rebuilt old GM radios and 8 track players like brand new a few years ago. My friend's father used to use them.
I figured if mine ever had a problem I would just ask him where he took his.
Well... Now he has passed away, and of course, my 8 track player has as well.....

texasred · October 1st, 2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)

There was a company around here that rebuilt old GM radios and 8 track players like brand new a few years ago. My friend's father used to use them.
I figured if mine ever had a problem I would just ask him where he took his.
Well... Now he has passed away, and of course, my 8 track player has as well.....

Here's one I have heard a lot of good things about...http://www.clockdocgaugeworx.com and there's many others out there. Most any major city has one or two "clock docs".....Google is your friend.

C.J.

pinky · October 1st, 2007, 01:05 PM

I'll try it tonight

American Lead · October 2nd, 2007, 02:01 PM

if the battery runs out i think you have to short them somehow because they were electrically wound, not sure, but when i did this to my 55, it is still keeping time. i would Google before you trey this because if it is not electrically wound it could bust.

nomoolds4me · October 2nd, 2007, 06:58 PM

have you tried fixin it with a hammer???

Big Joe P · October 3rd, 2007, 02:18 AM

These guys rebuilt mine quartz: Instrument Services Inc. 11765 Main St. Roscoe, IL. 61073 800-558-2674 LINK

American Lead · October 5th, 2007, 05:02 PM

like this.

American Lead · October 5th, 2007, 05:03 PM

any luck yet?

September 30th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
pinky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27	anyone know how to repair a 1973 clock? the clock in my delta 88 1973 does not work I opened it and if I push back and forth the rocker for the seconds niddle then it works. But if I give the 12 volt power to the clock it does not make the rocker move. Any one know where I can buy a new one or get it repaired ?

September 30th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Not Oldsmobile specific, but a lot of good tips here: http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/A...es/rebuild.htm C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

September 30th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,697	That is a pretty good website find there, lots of info. mine hasn't worked in a couple of years either. But I noticed some the 1980 deltas' dash boards have a DELTA88 logo there instead of the clock. So I will probably just cover it up heh heh. I'm so used to looking at my cell phone now anyway. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

September 30th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,697	There was a company around here that rebuilt old GM radios and 8 track players like brand new a few years ago. My friend's father used to use them. I figured if mine ever had a problem I would just ask him where he took his. Well... Now he has passed away, and of course, my 8 track player has as well..... __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

October 1st, 2007, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
pinky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27	very good faq on the imperial I'll try it tonight

October 2nd, 2007, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	if the battery runs out i think you have to short them somehow because they were electrically wound, not sure, but when i did this to my 55, it is still keeping time. i would Google before you trey this because if it is not electrically wound it could bust. __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

October 2nd, 2007, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
nomoolds4me Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 13	have you tried fixin it with a hammer???

October 3rd, 2007, 02:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Big Joe P Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home of DA BEARSSss... Posts: 74	These guys rebuilt mine quartz: Instrument Services Inc. 11765 Main St. Roscoe, IL. 61073 800-558-2674 LINK __________________ Joe 1963 Super 88 Holiday Coupe

October 5th, 2007, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	any luck yet? __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

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