14-06-2018, 12:25 PM
lubrication for a time clock? On the Spot.
The Timespot is progressing, today the clock is in the spotlight.
It runs but is not "silent" so I have removed it and opened the case.
Knowing that clocks should not be over lubricated I am surprised to find that the first 2 gear trains from the motor pinion and the contrarotator catcher are covered in thick dark brown grease.
I have removed as much as possible and lightly washed the gears with IPA.
I would like advice please as to how to proceed from someone who is used to servicing electric clocks.
Sam.
The Timespot is progressing, today the clock is in the spotlight.
It runs but is not "silent" so I have removed it and opened the case.
Knowing that clocks should not be over lubricated I am surprised to find that the first 2 gear trains from the motor pinion and the contrarotator catcher are covered in thick dark brown grease.
I have removed as much as possible and lightly washed the gears with IPA.
I would like advice please as to how to proceed from someone who is used to servicing electric clocks.
Sam.
Boater Sam.