70 Mach 1 Clock lens

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,

I am looking to replace the lens on the Mach clock.

The clock works fine but the lens has a crack.

I see that the new lens comes with the pointer handle attached.

 

I assume that I just pull the clock panel, unscrew the clock and the

internals will come out. I just want to be certain that it is just a

plug and play situation - -where the interal working of the clock

will come off - -leaving the lens and pointer..

 

Will I encounter any issues putting things back together?

 

It seems pretty simple but not certain and figured I'd ask before

spending $50.00 for the lens.

 

Thanks - -Print Dad

[Selder 22]

Hi Print Dad,

 

I just replaced my clock lens for the same reason. I also bought a 'quartz clock conversion kit'.

Just be carefull. The 'set stem' below goes through 3 parts ; lens (with green pointer) - clock spacer - clock

The first time I pulled the clock out of my car I lost the 'set stem pinion' and the little spring ! I never found both again ... (www.clocksandgauges.com has sent me new ones).

Take your time, doing the replacement in a clean room. It' s easier to find these little part when they get lost ...

The black 'set stem knob' screws to the set stem. Mine didn't get off ... I kept the stem and knob as one part. Place the little spring and pinion on the back of the stem. Take a strap to hold lens-spacer-clock together. My spacer had no screw holes (seems he never had ...). This way you can't damage the green pointer.

Try and you will see.

 

Hope this helps,

Hans.

 

 

 

[Print Dad 58]

Hello Hans,

Thanks for the info. I am not certain I understand.

I have pulled the entire clock and housing out when doing a heater core

but didn't look at the clock itself. If I recall there were 3 small bolts that hold

the clock to the housing.

 

From your post - it seems as though there is a spacer behind this.

 

What I am still a little confused with is the lens I am lookimg at has a

pointer arm attached. Not sure how that attaches to my original clock.

I do not wna to break my clcock.

 

Thanks - -Print Dad

[Selder 22]

Hi Print Dad,

 

My first picture shows what's inside the housing.

Just pay attention to 'the set stem' when disassembling the clock. The green pointer is nothing more than a useless part of the lens. It's not connected to the clock ! There's about 1 inch of free space between the green pointer and the hour-minute-seconds pointers. You can't see it when looking in front of the clock ... that's true.

 

I hope this helps,

Greets,

Hans.