[benullman]

I thought since I was going to open mine up and a few people have made comments, I would use this as my first opportunity to give back to JF.

Here is my stock clock, next to a 9V for size.

To access the clock, you need to slowly open up the pop metal ring. start by slowly working around just moving the edge a little, then start slowly prying it up. I went around the clock 5-6 times before I got it completely opened.

Once the edge it pulled up, slowly start working the screwdriver between the chrome ring and the clock base.

Once this is done you can pull the chrome ring off, and this is what it looks like laid out:

you have the knob to adjust the timing (just pull that straight off), then the lens sits in the chrome ring with a thin gasket, then a metal detail/spacer ring (has the white stripes on it) then the actual clock unit.

Now you can pull the second hand off. Then slip the minute and hour hand off. Be gentle as it doesnt take much to break them!

You can now pull the face off by bending the 3 tabs on the face that link to the clock unit. I just put my needle nose against the tab and bent it.

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Now you should be able to work on the clock. I hope the writup works for some people. If I can educate some then im on the right track!

Ben

 

[benullman]

This will be 'part 2' explaining how I repair my clock!

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Once I opened mine up I had a broken plastic 'thing'. Im not even sure what it does! Here was the state of things when I opened it up:

I purchased some .08" plexiglass from lowes. $2 for 8"x10" piece.

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more to come!

Ben

 

[benullman]

this will be reserved for part 3

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Putting it all back together!

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Ben

 

[keith460]

Nice writeup and I will add that you could send your clock back to the original manufacture for repairs. AMC Jeep purchased many of the gauges on our Jeep CJ's from a company called Thomas G. Faria Corporation in Uncasville, CT. I sent my tachometer back to them in 1993 to replace the broken glass and they sent back in like new condition.

Website: Thomas G. Faria Corporation

 

[raperfam]

nice job man. thanks for posting

 

[wkp]

My clock runs slow ( about an hour a day), is there any way to adjust them to run slower or faster?

 

[TWMCJ7]

I sent email to Thomas G. Faria Corporation. They said they could not help but try these. I have one to that I would like to repair.

Lauderdale Speedometer
2412 SW 4th Ave.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315
800 951 5123
H & H Auto Electric
4 Clear Creek Ct.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
864 967 7719
Mo-Ma Mfg.
1321 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505 766 6661
Bob’s
800 592 9673

 

[benullman]

I am going to drop mine off at the local watch shop we use just to have him give it the once over.

wkp: I would suggest just pulling it apart like I did and taking it to the local clock shop of your choice and see what they can do. might be a work out spring or something small like that.

Ben

 

[Perpendicular]

I thought I would post up my recent experiance.

I took mine apart today and decided to play a prank on a buddy of mine and text him to say I fixed mine. He bought it and right when I was about to text him again that it was an April Fools joke I actually repaired mine!

Now, if I can fix the other three I have here I may be interested in fixing others if anyone needs it.

Would anyone want their original clock fixed? WOuld it be worth anything for you?

 

[andanother1]

Any luck? updates?

 

[wglikes]

I recently purchased a 1983 CJ5 and love it.
The clock is not working and I would like to replace it.
How difficult is it to remove the old clock from the dash?
Thanks, Bill

 

[Area.3.Fiftyone]

I recently purchased a 1983 CJ5 and love it.
The clock is not working and I would like to replace it.
How difficult is it to remove the old clock from the dash?
Thanks, Bill

Two nuts and a wire on the back of the dash.....



Reach up under there and have at it.

 

[PROJECT 23]

Great write up. I have a stock clock in my dash right now, but the pin that is used to adjust the time is broken. I can pull it out of the clock so I think the tip is broken off inside the clock.
Anyways, I am not a purist so I just purchased a new clock. I am sure the original one can be fixed. Maybe I will take it apart to see what I can do. Then again, maybe I will toss it into the pile of parts that I have replaced since purchasing Project 23....

 

[MightyLampshade]

Apparently the re-assembly process takes a few years

 

[RobsCrawlin7]

mine is dead, would love to make it work again, if anyone can do it i would be glad to send it and some cash.

 

[ADDZ71]

Try redlineg.com They repaired the clock in my CJ-7. The original is a Borg Warner (still had the sticker on it). they replaced the mechanism with a quartz movement (draws very little power 20 mA compared to factory mechanical clock) repainted the face and replaced the cover (UV killed my original).

 

[jeep_henry]

The place to call for clock service is Clockworks in Eagle River, WI: 800-398-3040. Website: www.clockwks.com.

 

[PROJECT 23]

Bringing it back to the top....
I took my clock apart to replace the lens and to paint the hands. I found out why the knob used to adjust the time would pull all the way out. The small gear on the end fell off.
Anyways, I got it all cleaned up and put back together. This fricking clock is goofy as it does not keep the time. I might send it in to get looked at when I put Project 23 away for the winter.
Anyways, if anybody needs a replacement lens, I actually cut a total of three. I have two spares that I don't need. PM me if you want or need one. First come, first serve....

 

[only in a jeep cj]

Just incase anyone cares, there are TWO types of OEM clocks. The earlier model uses the 12volts to activate a magnet to draw back a lever to spring load the winding mechanism. The later clocks look the same other than the word QUARTZ on the facing. These are more reliable and can be adjusted to speed up or slow down to keep correct time. IMO, just find a good working later clock.

 

[Billys86CJ7]

Great post. Thanks

Do these dash clocks have lights when the dash lights are on? I have one in my 86' CJ7 and either the light is out or it doesn't have one. Clock runs great, just don't want to take it apart if there isn't a light bulb to replace.

Thanks