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    5 working GTS Clocks :)


    I fixed a few tonight i got about 2 other mechs repaired but i am short a couple of Hands and adjusters (well the adjusters are broken so they are short)
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    Would be interested in setting up a testing bench to see if mine ticks. Are tou willing to share your setup?

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    Look great, what are you doing to get them going again? Replacing the capacitors, resistors and diodes?

    Yes it's a bugger when bits are broken and you can't get replacements without robbing another gauge..... I am still trying to get the adjuster knob grub screw made as I have quite a few without them, have actually found a guy who says he can do them.... a pity Rare Spares were too half arsed to get them made... what good is a new knob without the grub screw to hold it on..... Oh... that's right... in typical Rares fashion they expect you to bodgy it to fit!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HZ1178 View Post
    Would be interested in setting up a testing bench to see if mine ticks. Are you willing to share your setup?
    I use a couple of 6V torch batteries hooked up in series and a few short wires with alligator clips on each end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HZ1178 View Post
    Would be interested in setting up a testing bench to see if mine ticks. Are tou willing to share your setup?
    Its easy.. 12v supply connected to the the two terminals (one is for the lamp other is for the clock) Ground is the body (or the body tab)..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Absinth View Post
    Look great, what are you doing to get them going again? Replacing the capacitors, resistors and diodes?

    Yes it's a bugger when bits are broken and you can't get replacements without robbing another gauge..... I am still trying to get the adjuster knob grub screw made as I have quite a few without them, have actually found a guy who says he can do them.... a pity Rare Spares were too half arsed to get them made... what good is a new knob without the grub screw to hold it on..... Oh... that's right... in typical Rares fashion they expect you to bodgy it to fit!!!!![COLOR="Silver"]
    I replace both the electrolytic caps being careful to align the oscillator when replacing the PCB.
    I have only found one that required a new Transistor, and one had a broken coil both these problems are fixable..
    I Service and lubricate the clock Mechanism to ensure it is free moving
    then bench test for 24hrs


    I was thinking of Putting them on Ebay and offering a changeover service.. might be a good money spinner rather than just flogging them off..
    HJ XX7- L31-M21 sandman windowless
    HZ XX7- L31-M41 sandman ute
    1955 Chevy Belair
    1972 Hq Statesman original Wedgwood with black vinyl roof
    1956/9 Custom Pro street Pickup .. Blown 407 suicide doors tilt front ..
    1956 210 sedan
    1982 Wb windowless Panelvan ..
    1970 Ht Kingswood original 186

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    Cheers,

    I will check mine agin when my dash comes out next week. If mine is shagged are you interested in taking a look?

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    I will be happy to take the yellow needle one on an exchange basis.

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    Just be prepared to get plenty of returns if you start an exchange setup. Replacing the caps fixes them, but they still dry out again and stop working.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HZ1178 View Post
    Cheers,

    I will check mine agin when my dash comes out next week. If mine is shagged are you interested in taking a look?

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    I will be happy to take the yellow needle one on an exchange basis.


    Yep we can work something out .. as for a price???
    I may list one and see how much it goes for... (I sold one working a few years back for $380)

    Maybe around $150 changeover .. not sure yet, they take a while to do.

    Vanman

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    Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
    Just be prepared to get plenty of returns if you start an exchange setup. Replacing the caps fixes them, but they still dry out again and stop working.
    Yea I have used low leakage caps rated @ 50v so they should handle things a little better than the 10v originals..
    HJ XX7- L31-M21 sandman windowless
    HZ XX7- L31-M41 sandman ute
    1955 Chevy Belair
    1972 Hq Statesman original Wedgwood with black vinyl roof
    1956/9 Custom Pro street Pickup .. Blown 407 suicide doors tilt front ..
    1956 210 sedan
    1982 Wb windowless Panelvan ..
    1970 Ht Kingswood original 186

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    awesome job

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    Id keep the $380 in my pocket and check my wrist watch or mobile hahaha good job mate. wish i had the skills to fix one
    BQZ

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vombil View Post
    Id keep the $380 in my pocket and check my wrist watch or mobile hahaha good job mate. wish i had the skills to fix one
    My sentiments exactly that's why i sold it
    HJ XX7- L31-M21 sandman windowless
    HZ XX7- L31-M41 sandman ute
    1955 Chevy Belair
    1972 Hq Statesman original Wedgwood with black vinyl roof
    1956/9 Custom Pro street Pickup .. Blown 407 suicide doors tilt front ..
    1956 210 sedan
    1982 Wb windowless Panelvan ..
    1970 Ht Kingswood original 186

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