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mbaldwin19
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 Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:47 am Post subject: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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Anybody know how to get the scarce VDO wind-up clock out of the grill panel
Panel is secured with looks like (don't remove) twisted fasteners. Clock rotates
in mount but wont come out. Clock runs very slow and short, need cleaning.
MikeB |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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| mbaldwin19 wrote: |
Anybody know how to get the scarce VDO wind-up clock out of the grill panel
Panel is secured with looks like (don't remove) twisted fasteners. Clock rotates
in mount but wont come out. Clock runs very slow and short, need cleaning.
MikeB |
Does your clock run flat against the panel or does it stick out? If it sticks out, you need to unscrew the cone nut from the back of the clock to remove the bracket. Then you should be able to pull the clock out from the front. Be careful.
Cone nut:
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mbaldwin19
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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| Thanks very much. Hard to turn by hand. Any suggestions as to tools? |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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I d be careful using a tool. Perhaps spray a little penetrating oil and let it soak. Then give it a try. It should turn easily.
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mbaldwin19
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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Was ok once I knew what it was. Oiled clock fingered out winding merbodu clock runs fine.
Thanks for helping |
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mbaldwin19
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: VDO Clock in '54 ragtop |
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| I see phone typing needs proofread. Figured out winding method. |
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