Need help: Identify this peice please

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:23 am     Post subject: Need help: Identify this peice please

I have sort of inherited a clock, for my bachelor pad, but it has a part that is broken. I dont know what the name of the part is, or what it does, so I'm hoping someone here can help me out, and maybe tell me where I can find a replacement part. I will attach a picture of the front and back of the part, and a pic of the clock itself, if someone will tell me how to do so. Please help.

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:56 pm     Post subject:

You can post pictures on other sites (ex: tinypics, photobucket) and provide links to those pictures within your forum message.

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:02 pm     Post subject:

wow I feel dumb for not thinking of that before, lol. Here's a link to where you can see the clock, and a front and back view of the piece. Hope it helps.

http://s789.photobucket.com/albums/yy175/hippyman/

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:35 pm     Post subject:

I can tell you that the second picture looks like an electric clock motor of sorts (the center hour and minute hand shaft seems to be a dead give-away to this). I am not certain what the third picture represents - maybe a light module? Maybe some type of ballast? Possibly a motor of sorts? These are just guesses on my part. Was this part wired directly to the movement (as I see red wires extending from both the movement and this part)? It also may help to know if the clock had any actions (sounds, moving lights, etc). As a side note: Great clock for the bachelor pad!

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:22 am     Post subject:

hey, thanx for replying. The third picture is just the other side of the alleged motor, if that helps. My grandad got the clock from a friend of his, and I think it was broken when he got it, but I dont think it had any actions, at least it doesnt look like it would. I do think it might be back-lit, when its running tho. Hope this helps.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:57 am     Post subject:

so does the clock work? you may just need to buy a new electric clock movement for it. If you are handy it may just need to be dissanbeled and cleaned. I had a 1950's RCA dealer sign clock, and all it needed was a little cleaning to get it going.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:59 pm     Post subject:

You may even be able to replace the clock motor with a standard battery-operated movement as well...

I agree with amrad though. You may want to see if the original motor can be repaired/cleaned. It would be in keeping with the antiquity of the clock.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:02 pm     Post subject:

Thanx guys, the clock doesnt work now, thats sort of why I ended up on here, lol. Who could I take it to to clean it? Because I have no idea how to work on clocks.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:36 pm     Post subject:

I wish I were an expert with electric clock motors, but such is not the case. Check around your local area and see if there is anyone who works on clocks. I will admit that there are probably more people who work on mechanical movements rather than electric, but it never hurts to shop around. The internet is also a place you could try. A search under "electric clock motor repair" on google yielded some results - and you may even be able to find info that would help you do it yourself (ex: www.fixitclub.com/Small_Appliances/Electric_Clock). As with the phone book, try searching under different aspects to see what results can be obtained. You may also check back here, as we have patrons, who are far more experienced than I, that may leave a comment to assist.