how is the clock suppose to sound?
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blumax
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clock ticking
Most Coupe caregivers that I know prefer the sound of the "big six" singing its special sound of Munchen--have rarely heard of an enthusiast spending much time sitting in the cabin just listening to the clock ticking away--try the following as a recommended fix
First option--just insert that funny dimpled key in the ignition lock--twist clockwise and the sound of the clock will go away--if m-30 responds to starter.
Second option--send your clock to a reputable auto intrument house for replacing the mechanical works with a quartz mechanism--last I heard quoted here in the colonies was about $200 to modify same.
Third option--I have a good quartz clock that will swap you for your "loud ticker"--let me know if you are interested.
Most Coupe caregivers that I know prefer the sound of the "big six" singing its special sound of Munchen--have rarely heard of an enthusiast spending much time sitting in the cabin just listening to the clock ticking away--try the following as a recommended fix
First option--just insert that funny dimpled key in the ignition lock--twist clockwise and the sound of the clock will go away--if m-30 responds to starter.
Second option--send your clock to a reputable auto intrument house for replacing the mechanical works with a quartz mechanism--last I heard quoted here in the colonies was about $200 to modify same.
Third option--I have a good quartz clock that will swap you for your "loud ticker"--let me know if you are interested.
MichaelP
Well-Known Member
Not really. As an electromechanical clock, it spends most of a minute coiling a spring and then it lets go every minute, on the minute (or so). That loud click you hear is the spring letting go. They all do that. If you're hearing clicking/grinding along the way, you might send it out for service. I understand it's not a good thing to DIY.
North Hollywood Speedometer has a rep for good work:
http://www.nhspeedometer.com/
On the other hand, if it's keeping good time, maybe you just need to push harder on the loud pedal.
North Hollywood Speedometer has a rep for good work:
http://www.nhspeedometer.com/
On the other hand, if it's keeping good time, maybe you just need to push harder on the loud pedal.
loud clock
My clock is loud like yours and keeps perfect time. Like Murray says, you only hear it when the motor is off! It also doesn't sound like the electromechanical clocks I have known which rewind every couple of minutes.
My clock is loud like yours and keeps perfect time. Like Murray says, you only hear it when the motor is off! It also doesn't sound like the electromechanical clocks I have known which rewind every couple of minutes.
Mine's stoped at 9..
am / pm ???
some day I'll fix it.
am / pm ???
some day I'll fix it.
blumax
(deceased)
solution for loud ticking to go away
Sorry petert--I do apologize for finding my attempt at humor--not so humorous--since your question was apparently VERY SERIOUS.
My offer is still good if you are dissatisfied with loud ticking--the quartz unit is languishing in my parts box--and the later cars did have quartz inner workings so it would bring relief to the unpleasant sounds of the mechanical innards at work.
Sorry petert--I do apologize for finding my attempt at humor--not so humorous--since your question was apparently VERY SERIOUS.
My offer is still good if you are dissatisfied with loud ticking--the quartz unit is languishing in my parts box--and the later cars did have quartz inner workings so it would bring relief to the unpleasant sounds of the mechanical innards at work.
pj
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Barry , you could look at it this way ,your clock is spot on twice a day
PJ
PJ