For years I have had the wrong clock in the 3975. I just bought two of them that are as found.This type were used on Fleetwood bodies from 1938-40. Has anyone ever had to deal with these clocks?
My question is what is the best way to test them. Do I just hook up the wires and hope. Do I take the shell off and oil. I could just shoot some WD-40 in, maybe clear out some dirt.How about a bath in acetone?. The hands do move to reset .What harm will I create ? Trying to repair ,I'd end up with lots of pieces,I can't fit back in.Short of an expert,should I do something?
Maybe just mount in car. It can't drain the battery,if its not hooked up!
Warren
Whoa. Stay away from the WD40, or any other stuff that could end up gathering dust and muck into the works.
A clocksmith would be the first option in my opinion.
If you are tempted to lubricate anything, I was advised by a Clocksmith to use an oil like Sewing Machine oil, and dipping the tip of a toothpick onto the surface to gather as little amount of oil as possible, and transfer that to each jewel (Axis points) of each gear.
If you have access to a sonic cleaner, then you don't want to put anything like the face or hands into the machine, as that might remove any paint.
Bruce. >:D