relic1864 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 The clock in my 69 coupe is not working. This is the rectangle type clock not the round one. Do they make a quartz replacement that will work on my car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OzMach1 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 ....you may be able to recover it, they're fairly simple movements that can sometimes be fixed by a clock-maker. Try removing it and soaking it in kerosine. If you want to replace it, a good guage place should be able to help with a quartz movement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jag 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I knnow of a couple of people that have "fixed" their clocks by spraying down the mechanical gears with WD 40. The movemnets do dry out after all this time. These guys still have working clocks after 3yrs......give it a try. What do youhave to lose. It is not working now. JAG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2Otorious 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I'm going to try the WD-40 on mine, I have searched for the Quartz conversion without any luck. They have it for the round clock, not the rectangle one like ours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazlaszlo 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I had my clock redone by ; The Clock Works 1-800-398-3040. If WD-40 don't work, you might call these people. Good people, I paid $135.00 including shipping. Kaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2Otorious 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I had my clock redone by ; The Clock Works 1-800-398-3040. If WD-40 don't work, you might call these people. Good people, I paid $135.00 including shipping. Kaz I'll give them a shot if Mine doesn't respond to the WD-40. I go to Gun Barrel City alot. I live in Tyler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relic1864 10 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks I'll give the WD 40 a try also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazlaszlo 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Give me a call next time. 214-533-4533 Kaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikem 13 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 i believe Mustang Monthly did an article on cleaning the clocks. WD-40 is fine, but use compressed air (just a few pounds of air pressure) to blow off the excess. After you do that, clean the contact points. The points get some corrosion and is most likely the cause of the clock not resetting when it runs down. Find the article or maybe someone on this site will be able to help with a shortcut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2Otorious 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I know WD-40 evaporates over time, and gives dust something to stick too. Does anyone think a Graphite based lube would work as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhouse66 22 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I know WD-40 evaporates over time, and gives dust something to stick too. Does anyone think a Graphite based lube would work as well? I have done two of them exactly as described by Mikem and both are running 2+ years later. I wouldn't worry about the WD-40 evaporating. Stay with the proven technique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhouse66 22 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I know WD-40 evaporates over time, and gives dust something to stick too. Does anyone think a Graphite based lube would work as well? I have done two of them exactly as described by Mikem and both are running 2+ years later. I wouldn't worry about the WD-40 evaporating. Stay with the proven technique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2Otorious 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I have done two of them exactly as described by Mikem and both are running 2+ years later. I wouldn't worry about the WD-40 evaporating. Stay with the proven technique. Fair enough... Thank you for your input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N2Otorious 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I have done two of them exactly as described by Mikem and both are running 2+ years later. I wouldn't worry about the WD-40 evaporating. Stay with the proven technique. Fair enough... Thank you for your input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I bought mine from these guys. Was for a round clock. But basically changing the internals, not sure why it would matter. Prety easy to do. Came with a CD. Once done kept great time. Change plastic lense while you ara at it. http://clocksandgauges.com/gpage.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I bought mine from these guys. Was for a round clock. But basically changing the internals, not sure why it would matter. Prety easy to do. Came with a CD. Once done kept great time. Change plastic lense while you ara at it. http://clocksandgauges.com/gpage.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmystang 13 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 It is not a lubricant and dries fast removing grease & oil. Then lubricate with clock oil. Mine works just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmystang 13 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 It is not a lubricant and dries fast removing grease & oil. Then lubricate with clock oil. Mine works just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I found MM articles about cleaning the clocks but it was all pretty much covered here with the advice you got. Also found one on the quartz replacement and it lists a vendor, it's several years old though so not sure if they are valid or not still. http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0301_cleaning_vintage_ford_mustang_clocks/index.html http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/vintage_ford_mustang_clocks_repair_fix/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I found MM articles about cleaning the clocks but it was all pretty much covered here with the advice you got. Also found one on the quartz replacement and it lists a vendor, it's several years old though so not sure if they are valid or not still. http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0301_cleaning_vintage_ford_mustang_clocks/index.html http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/vintage_ford_mustang_clocks_repair_fix/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relic1864 10 Report post Posted February 6, 2010 Thanks everyone . I'm going to try the WD 40 and see what happens. If anyone that hasn't tryed the WD 40 before now .... and just tryed it after hearing it works from these guys that told us about it... lets hear if your clock works now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relic1864 10 Report post Posted February 6, 2010 Thanks everyone . I'm going to try the WD 40 and see what happens. If anyone that hasn't tryed the WD 40 before now .... and just tryed it after hearing it works from these guys that told us about it... lets hear if your clock works now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 63C 14 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 This thread has inspired me to get my clock working. I was attempting to remove the clock / dash assembly but it is held in place by the side tabs. I suppose that the entire dash pad needs to be loosened off to get it out because of these tabs. Is this the case, or is there a trick to removing it that I don't know? Sorry for the dumb question, but just looking for an easy way out (if there is one) before I go ahead with unscrewing the dash pad. As always, many thanks in advance. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 63C 14 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 no worries guys - it's all here: http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=6597&highlight=%22clock+removal%22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moteaux 10 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 I bought mine from these guys. Was for a round clock. But basically changing the internals, not sure why it would matter. Prety easy to do. Came with a CD. Once done kept great time. Change plastic lense while you ara at it. http://clocksandgauges.com/gpage.html I had them restore mine with quartz movement. They repainted all the needles and did a top notch job making it look brand new. :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites