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fortyford

02-28-2015 @ 3:03 PM

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I am trying to learn a little on this clock that I know absolutely nothing about!Were there any instructions that came with these clocks?I know there were two different brands.How do you tell which one you have?What is the little door that slides open on the back for.I figure a speed adjustment???How do you set and wind?This thing has got me real curious since I just went from a standard 40 to a deluxe!I have a very early 40. Thanks

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02-28-2015 @ 4:11 PM

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There was both a Westclock and New Haven brand of clock supplied to Ford for installation in to your 1940 Deluxe Ford. Both were '30 hour" wind up types. As an option, an electric clock was available from New Haven. The electric clock is arguably the "Holy Grail" of '40 Ford accessories.
There were no instructions with the clock(s) except to inform the need to wind it. These were advertised as 30 hour clocks and as such were supposed to run 30 hours between rewinding. Consider the "30 hours" a generous claim of advertising, more-so than reality.
My advice would be to not over wind the clock.
That little "door" you referred to is in fact where one might adjust the mechanism to run a bit faster or slower as necessary.
These clocks were not high quality and I would never expect them to be very accurate. A bit of advice here... if the clock works, do not attempt to adjust it.
Attached is a photo depicting the electric clock available to the deluxe models in 1940. The front of both the wind up and electric clocks were nearly identical. The housing, wire harness and retainer were radically different from one another.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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02-28-2015 @ 6:09 PM

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Does anyone know who might repair the windup one?
thank you

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David B Campbell

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02-28-2015 @ 6:33 PM

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Well,I figured out I have a New Haven.It winds but does not run.From what I can tell you pull the stem out to adjust it counter clockwise.I figured I will take it to my favorite jeweler to get him to change the face and hopefully get it to run.

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03-01-2015 @ 8:43 AM

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Many times the clocks just need a minor cleaning and lube to work. I have found that Radio Shack Tuner Cleaner and Lube works fine for this purpose. Just be careful to keep the force of the spray away from the balance wheel, it will knock it off of its pivots.

A jeweler is usually a watchmaker and don't like to get into repairing clocks. There are several clock services listed in Hemmings. I have not used any of them, so I cannot recommend any of them.

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03-02-2015 @ 3:24 PM

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As a point of interest: I had a Westclock wind-up clock in my 38 that had suffered years of vibration and dust intrusion. I had a local watchmaker (graduate of the Rolex School), who offered to fix it for me. After disassembly, he asked if I had a Westclock alarm clock. I did, and he used several of those components, including the hair-spring, balance wheel and a couple of gears to make my clock perfect. These old Westclock clocks are available on Ebay at very reasonable prices, and apparently contain much of the same gear-train used in the Ford clocks. So....There is more than one way to skin a Ford clock. I know this won't work for every situation, but someone out there might benefit from my experience.

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stroker thanks for the tip.

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