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kglowacky · 02-22-2023, 04:25 PM

Back in the day I used to get my cars clocks converted over to a quart's movement and never worry about them again. Then later I could buy the movement and do it myself. Does anyone know of someone that can convert mine or sells the movement? 3rd time in my clock stopped working. I am to the point I rather pay then keep removing dash and cleaning.

Keith Seymore · 02-22-2023, 04:47 PM

This is what I used -

https://www.clocksandgauges.com/quartz-conversion.html

**hatzie** · 02-23-2023, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

This is what I used -

https://www.clocksandgauges.com/quartz-conversion.html

They do fuel sending unit refurbishments too.
Rather than deal with the strange behavior of aftermarket units I think I'd consider having these folks rehab the original unit.

kglowacky · 02-23-2023, 06:09 PM

ordered one will update on the install

Keith Seymore · 02-23-2023, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kglowacky

ordered one will update on the install

Just make sure you have a quiet, safe space to work on it.

Maybe send the wife and kids and dogs out for a walk.

K

kglowacky · 02-24-2023, 01:41 PM

Lol

kglowacky · 03-01-2023, 07:40 PM

UPDATE
Installed my quarts movement today. As with everything the first time I do a new process it takes a lot more time. I would still be working on it without a utube vidio. The instructions they send are not easy to follow. The key is the new movement has a different type gear setup and you have to use parts from your old one on the new one. such as gears and that makes it a little challenging. Now in saying that if I had to do another 20 minutes max once it was on my bench.

truckin 79 · 03-02-2023, 11:47 AM

I have always found that most old clocks just need a good lubricant. I have only seen maybe 10% of old clocks that do not work after using something like TriFlow lubricant. Just take the back off and add some lube to all moving points and let it run and that works for house or car clocks.

kglowacky · 03-02-2023, 12:44 PM

did that twice and after a year mine stop. Way to much work for me to keep removing it.

jumpsoffrock · 03-05-2023, 05:14 PM

What was the cost if you don't mind?

kglowacky · 03-06-2023, 03:03 PM

$90.00. plus my free labor.

02-22-2023, 04:25 PM	#1
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	clock quarts conversion Back in the day I used to get my cars clocks converted over to a quart's movement and never worry about them again. Then later I could buy the movement and do it myself. Does anyone know of someone that can convert mine or sells the movement? 3rd time in my clock stopped working. I am to the point I rather pay then keep removing dash and cleaning.

02-22-2023, 04:47 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: clock quarts conversion This is what I used - https://www.clocksandgauges.com/quartz-conversion.html __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-23-2023, 06:09 PM	#4
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	Re: clock quarts conversion ordered one will update on the install

02-24-2023, 01:41 PM	#6
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	Re: clock quarts conversion Lol Last edited by kglowacky; 03-01-2023 at 07:48 PM.

03-01-2023, 07:40 PM	#7
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	Re: clock quarts conversion UPDATE Installed my quarts movement today. As with everything the first time I do a new process it takes a lot more time. I would still be working on it without a utube vidio. The instructions they send are not easy to follow. The key is the new movement has a different type gear setup and you have to use parts from your old one on the new one. such as gears and that makes it a little challenging. Now in saying that if I had to do another 20 minutes max once it was on my bench.

03-02-2023, 11:47 AM	#8
truckin 79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CO Posts: 749	Re: clock quarts conversion I have always found that most old clocks just need a good lubricant. I have only seen maybe 10% of old clocks that do not work after using something like TriFlow lubricant. Just take the back off and add some lube to all moving points and let it run and that works for house or car clocks. __________________ 79 Chevy 2wd BIG10 350 TH400

03-02-2023, 12:44 PM	#9
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	Re: clock quarts conversion did that twice and after a year mine stop. Way to much work for me to keep removing it.

03-05-2023, 05:14 PM	#10
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 975	Re: clock quarts conversion What was the cost if you don't mind?

03-06-2023, 03:03 PM	#11
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 588	Re: clock quarts conversion $90.00. plus my free labor.

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