re: 73 clock

[Plk554@aol.com]

Hi all..... The late model solid state type III clock usually fails in the 
plastic gears, not the electronics.  There is one small bevel gear that 
cracks and then free spins on the shaft. If you find one that starts and runs 
for a bit with the hands moving and then stops... it is due to dirt. Clean it 
with a liquid cleaner such as a few have advised, let it dry over night 
(important) and try it again in the morning. All of the late model clocks 
have a metal back (not plastic) and the face is painted black, not gray.

I get about 3 out of 10 of the late model clocks working again and out of 
those 3 only 2 will work after a few months.  You can use an early mechanical 
clock and just paint the front metal bezel Simi-flat black, or you can swap 
the one from the later clock... lens should work too.

Keep Them On the Road.....Pat @Volksclocks

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