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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2002 3:37 am
by Badger
Clock
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 11:06 am
by KEN PORTER
Hi All:
Not to long ago we had a thread running about the TC clock and how to
add atransistor etc. I contacted Hal Kramer who wrote the original
article in the Sacred Octagon and asked him if he still repaired clocks.
Below is a copy of his reply.
Hi Ken,
Yes, I still repair MG clocks and will be glad to take care of yours.
The cost to clean, oil and regulate is $40.00 plus return S&H of $5.00.
I also recommended a transistor mod that I install to extend the life of
these clock at a cost of $20.00. None of the internal mechanism is
changed nor removed.
These prices assume that there are not any parts that need to be
replaced and the coil does not need to be rewound. Both these are
somewhat rare but if I find a problem I'll e-mail you with cost info
before I perform the work. Turn around time is presently running about
a week and a half. My mail address is:
Hal Kramer
99 Bellmore Drive
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Hal
I sent my clock which had not run for over two years to Hal for repair.
I received it back in a bit over 11 days. Not only is it running but it
keeps perfect time, there is not a minute variation in the past five
days. And it's nice to have the ticking sound back.
Ken TC 4147
Re: Clock
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 12:02 pm
by Bullwinkle
All;
You can get a copy of the article I wrote which was printed in "TSO"
about how to clean the clock yourself.
http://www.members.nvc.net/yd3/clock.pdf
Blake
Re: Clock
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 5:44 pm
by Donald Wilkinson
Hey Blake:
That's really NEATO!!!!!!!!! I printed that puppy & stuck it straight in my
TC file folder.
I recently scored (eBay) an ultrasonic cleaner. It's 5 1/2 gallon, heated,
runs @ 40KHz, & I can get 2 or in a pinch 3 totally disassembled like 2"
SU's in there. Have been experimenting with aqueous solutions of heavy duty
cleaners from like Home Depot, such as a product called ZEP Formula 505,
dumped the whole gallon in there, filled with H2O. Branson's stuff is a
little pricey & difficult to get. Home Depot has other products, some with
caustic soda, but haven't tried them yet; little apprehensive how Alumunum
(aluminium) or zinc pot metal might like this hot solution; (it's maintained
between 50 & 60 deg. C). Jewelers have smaller versions of these. Wonder
how yer clocks (or mine) might fare in there. Hafta try it.
Don
TC 7993
All;
You can get a copy of the article I wrote which was printed in "TSO"
about how to clean the clock yourself.
http://www.members.nvc.net/yd3/clock.pdf
Blake
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Clock
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 6:48 pm
by MGTC1946@aol.com
The instrument mechanic who recently worked on the clock of my TC advised me
that I might want to insert a cut off switch in my clock circuit for use when
the car is not in frequent use. He explained to me that when the car is
running, the clock is running on slightly greater voltage than when not in use,
thus resulting in burning contacts when not being used.
Being a bit of a purist when it comes to the TC, I reasoned that
disconnecting the battery at those times when the car is not seeing daily use would
accomplish the same task as a switch.
But either way, I will have to deal with the underdash panel to access the
starting plunger on the back of the clock to reset and restart the clock, not a
very desirable prospect. Cutting an access hole in the underdash panel is
also not terribly appealing. How did the designers of this vehicle intend for
owners to deal with this situation? Surely, I overlook the obvious. How do TA
owners deal with the 8 day clock and the underdash panel?
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Re: Clock
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 8:07 pm
by sculptart@aol.com
In a message dated 6/12/03 7:51:25 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
MGTC1946@aol.com writes:
> ...I will have to deal with the underdash panel to access the
> starting plunger on the back of the clock to reset and restart the clock,
> not a
> very desirable prospect.
>
> The TC should have a reset knob that protrudes below the dash panel. The TD
> has the clock reset behind the unit. You might have one of these...
> Transistorizing the points on the clock will lessen the wear and is a modern
> improvement well worth the time. The clock functions exactly as before, and will last
> longer.
>
> My best, Ben Cordsen, TC 4260...ticking into the future.
>
> Ben, TC 4260
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Re: Clock
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 1:20 am
by Alan Webster
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mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com, MGTC1946@a... wrote:
How do TA
> owners deal with the 8 day clock and the underdash panel?
I have the underdash panel fitted to my TA (and the 8 day clock in
the revcounter) the knurled knob on the winder / adjuster stem pokes
through a 12 mm hole cut in the underdash panel, I just wind it up
once a week. The same the other side for the trip reset knob.
(the TA clock is clockwork not electric)
Alan Webster UK
TA 3239
Re: Clock
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 11:23 am
by R. Zwart
You MUST drive it EVERY day to keep the clock running
BOB
MGTC1946@aol.com wrote:
>The instrument mechanic who recently worked on the clock of my TC advised me
>that I might want to insert a cut off switch in my clock circuit for use when
>the car is not in frequent use. He explained to me that when the car is
>running, the clock is running on slightly greater voltage than when not in use,
>thus resulting in burning contacts when not being used.
>
>Being a bit of a purist when it comes to the TC, I reasoned that
>disconnecting the battery at those times when the car is not seeing daily use would
>accomplish the same task as a switch.
>
>But either way, I will have to deal with the underdash panel to access the
>starting plunger on the back of the clock to reset and restart the clock, not a
>very desirable prospect. Cutting an access hole in the underdash panel is
>also not terribly appealing. How did the designers of this vehicle intend for
>owners to deal with this situation? Surely, I overlook the obvious. How do TA
>owners deal with the 8 day clock and the underdash panel?
>
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Clock
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:01 am
by Clem
Hello out there,
thanks for the replies re rev. counter.
My next question is how is the clock earthed?
Thanks,
Clem
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Clock
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:13 am
by banjomey2@aol.com
Hi Clem,
"+" goes to dashlamp + , "-" to inspection lamp plug socket -,
Rgds,
Peter
Peter "Banjo" Meyer
TC 9027, 1949
Morgan +4, 1965
TR 3A, 1959
Rilye TT Sprite Special, 1935
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