Clock Removal

[Jeff Donaldson]

Hello Everyone,

I tried to remove my clock today and couldn't seem to get it to rotate more than a 16th to an 8th of an inch. I followed the instuctions in the manual (counterclockwise approximately 60*). Maybe I don't have enough strength for that sort of thing anymore. I'm wondering how much torgue it takes to get it to rotate out. I looked at some pictures and have an idea of how the clock is attached to the bezel, I also noticed that the bezel is attached to the cluster frame by only 2 screws. I really don't want to brake anything.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Jeff 

[Dennis P. DiBari]

Hi Jeff,

     I have a 1964 Series 62 and have removed my clock myriad times.  I use a rubber type band (the kind you use to open tight jars) and wrap it around the outer part of the clock (the outermost part - about 1/4" deep).  You can use the rubberized gloves also to get a good grip.  Turn the clock counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn and it pulls out.  Make sure to disconnect the battery before you start and keep it disconnected until it is installed so you don't blow a fuse - it grounds to the bezel.  You have a light and a hot wire behind the clock that are disconnected.  To install, put clock in and turn clockwise.  Hope this helps.

Dennis DiBari Cottekill, NY

[Jason Edge]

Dennis is correct on all accounts, especially about disconnecting battery. I will add that with the dash pad off I have never met a clock I couldn't get a grip and turn our by hand. With dash pad on you really don't have much room to get a firm grip (at least for me) with dash pad above. I have been able to get a few off by hand with dash pad still on but you really need to eat your Wheaties that morning!