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TomO |
03-29-2024 @ 5:19 PM
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I don't know where you could find specifications, but the 1940 Operator's Manual should have some information in it. 21 hours of running time seems short to me. I sprayed a 1939 wind up clock with Tuner Cleaner and Lubricant for a friend of mine and he said that it ran for 3 days on one winding. I was expecting it to run about 36 hours on one winding as that is what I remembered the clock in my 36 Olds running. The Radio Shack product that I used is no longer available, but Deoxit is supposed to do just as good a job of cleaning as the Radio Shack cleaner. You can then lube the clock with 3inOne. I am going to try it on my 53 Lincoln clock as it seems to be rewinding much more often than the 1940 Mercury clock. It more expensive than the other contact cleaners, but if it flushes out the debris in the pivot points of the movement, it will be worth it.
Tom
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kenburke |
03-25-2024 @ 1:19 PM
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Well mostly specs. My clock is a New Haven one, runs between 19 to 22 hours. I look for repair items on ones not working. On Ebay there is a 41 Ford clock, looks like the workings might be the same based on its rectangular dimensions. Yes, they are quite rare to find, and the dollars continue to go up. Thanks Ken
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TomO |
03-25-2024 @ 9:41 AM
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What kind of info are you looking for?
Tom
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kenburke |
03-22-2024 @ 3:35 PM
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Hi Tom, That issue covers faces of most of all Early Ford +clocks in visual display pages, but not of any detail info on a 1940 Clock. Thanks Ken Burke
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kenburke |
02-05-2024 @ 2:03 PM
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Thanks Tom, I will try to find that issue. FYI, Mike did have an article in the May/June 2006 issue, but it focused on the rare electric clock. Ken
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TomO |
02-05-2024 @ 8:27 AM
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Look in 1989 May June for information on Ford Clocks.
Tom
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kenburke |
01-29-2024 @ 12:56 PM
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Speaking of 40 Clocks, I went to V-8 Times Index of Articles for info on the clock. I could find any article! Is there one? Thanks Ken Burke
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plymboy |
01-27-2024 @ 10:51 AM
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the quartz clock made its appearance in the early 90's...I would strongly suggest that the original clock be sent out to a qualified vendor for general cleaning and repair. I have used Clockwork with good results.
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Carcheologist |
01-14-2024 @ 11:51 AM
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I used 3 in 1 Household oil with PTFE. I have a friend who is a retired clock repair specialist and he said it would be fine; just don't overdo it. He also advised me to use a toothpick to lube all the gear wheels and the escapement wheel with a light film of oil (this is the wheel that operates the oscillating fork). Once I did that, the clock keep perfect time.
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RAK402 |
01-12-2024 @ 6:16 PM
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Carcheologist, Outstanding! What did you used to oil the clock?
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