anyone know how to repair a 1973 clock?

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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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 ?
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Not Oldsmobile specific, but a lot of good tips here:
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/A...es/rebuild.htm

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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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.
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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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.....
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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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.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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very good faq on the imperial

I'll try it tonight
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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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.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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have you tried fixin it with a hammer???
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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These guys rebuilt mine quartz: Instrument Services Inc. 11765 Main St. Roscoe, IL. 61073 800-558-2674 LINK
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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any luck yet?
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