Clock surprise

prlee · Postby **prlee** » 26 Aug 2011 17:23

I decided to replace the fuel guage today as the needle did not drop back.

Afterwards I found a small pointer on the worksurface, I discovered it is the second hand from the clock - I never knew it had one [:D] it must have fallen off many years ago before I had the car, it looks much neater with it, I wonder if it will stay on [:D]

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

wedgewa · Postby **wedgewa** » 26 Aug 2011 19:07

The sweep second hand is pretty cool compared to most car clocks. If you ever have to replace your clock (not likely as they can be repaired), hang on to the original. Many of the NOS clocks still available have missing or severely bent hands.

prlee · Postby **prlee** » 27 Aug 2011 16:22

Re-fitted the instrument cluster today (yes I have now learnt you don't need to remove it to replace the fuel gauge), the second hand works a treat [:)], sadly the replacement fuel gauge doesn't work at all [:(].

Another item to be sent back for refund from the supplier, thats the second thing this week [:(!]

I know it was an used item but surely it should work, just wish I could get the original repaired but it doesn't look like a repairable item.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

DNK · Postby **DNK** » 27 Aug 2011 22:53

while you were in there you should have done the oil pressure gauge

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

fiveliters · Postby **fiveliters** » 31 Aug 2011 16:26

Because I am at work (and because I shamelessly admit to being too lazy to search the forums[;)]),what specific areas did you need to unscrew to get the instrument cluster out? I remember reading long ago that the whole dash didn't need to be removed,just a few particular screws. I buoght a NOS clock still in the box off of eBay with a second hand,and my original one sporadically works when I disconnect/reconnect the battery,so I'm thinking I may just need to clean the contacts. (If not,will replace with the NOS one). While in there,I also want to replace a bulb or two,so I anxiously await your reply[:)]

DNK · Postby **DNK** » 31 Aug 2011 16:36

My clock works great.
Just like me,...a little slow

Don
"No More Cars For You"
71 TR6- Perpetual remodel
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

prlee · Postby **prlee** » 31 Aug 2011 17:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DNK

while you were in there you should have done the oil pressure gauge
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But then I would miss the new novelty of watching the second hand [8D]

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

prlee · Postby **prlee** » 31 Aug 2011 18:12

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fiveliters

Because I am at work (and because I shamelessly admit to being too lazy to search the forums[;)]),what specific areas did you need to unscrew to get the instrument cluster out? I remember reading long ago that the whole dash didn't need to be removed,just a few particular screws.
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After some a few goes I found the easiest way is as follows.

Remove the top centre part of the dash - it lifts off.
Then you rmove the top of the dash cowl, 3 screws at the front and 4 at the back, you can then access the top of the instrument cluster.

Remove the cowl on the steering column - 2 screws.

The instrument cluster is then held in by 2 screws at the top and 2 underneath on the lower part of the dash.

You can then move the cluster about to access the back.

Remove the 2 multiway connectors and the connections to the hi beam and low fuel warning lamps.

On top of the cluster is the voltage stabiliser, (disconnect the battery before you start) either unplug the leads or as I did remove the odd screw holding to the cluster.

After a bit of fiddling you should be able to remove the cluster.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

rgsSpider · Postby **rgsSpider** » 01 Sep 2011 20:16

That's one of the things on my Spider that I was very surprised to find that worked! It just gently sweeps more than ticks, so I'm SURE it must be made my Rolex!

1980 TR7 Spider!

http://web.me.com/rg_spb/TR7_Spider/Home.html

fiveliters · Postby **fiveliters** » 23 Sep 2011 19:20

Thanks much prlee,will tinker with it this weekend,if weather permits!

Oh,and RagsSpider,you'd be surprised-when I opened it,that NOS clock (in the original BL box) was stamped 'Jaeger LeCoultre'-a very high-end watchmaking company,if I recall. How the heck they got into making clocks for our cars (unless they were making them for some other car and BL just appropriated them?) I don't know. But it's a neat thing to know![:D]

prlee · Postby **prlee** » 23 Sep 2011 19:41

Good luck, remember the odd looking screws on the intrument cluster will need to be thought about.

Jaeger may not be such a surprise. Spitfires upto 1974 or 75 had all instruments made by British Jaeger, in the late 70's I bought accessory clocks for my then Spitfires which were made by Jaeger. I believe British Jaeger were an offshoot of Jaeger and owned by Smiths.

http://www.hells-confetti.com/Technical ... hanism.pdf

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

trickyx12000 · Postby **trickyx12000** » 23 Sep 2011 21:17

MMMMMMM. ALL THIS CLOCK TALK IS FUN AS MINE IS SAT IN FRONT OF ME CONNECTED TO A 9 VOLT BATTERY,FINAL WORKING AGAIN HAVING JUST COME BACK FROM THE STATES AFTER BEING REPAIRED THERE BY A EXPERT..

Ianftr8 · Postby **Ianftr8** » 24 Sep 2011 17:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by trickyx12000

MMMMMMM. ALL THIS CLOCK TALK IS FUN AS MINE IS SAT IN FRONT OF ME CONNECTED TO A 9 VOLT BATTERY,FINAL WORKING AGAIN HAVING JUST COME BACK FROM THE STATES AFTER BEING REPAIRED THERE BY A EXPERT..
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Sounds interesting - which way up did the wiring go?

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC California car that never crossed the pond, started life as KDU 315V.
1962 Triumph Courier

trickyx12000 · Postby **trickyx12000** » 25 Sep 2011 10:23

postive to the spade

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