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Hello and thanks! Someone gave us an old Westclox electric wall clock with a lever on the side which starts it moving. Alas, the clock seems to stop on its own within a short time, instead of just "when the power is interrupted", as it says on the back. Is the lever on a hair trigger? If so, is there any way to disable? Any other ideas?
Thanks again,
Michael
Hi Michael,
I doubt that the problem is in the starter shaft. The clock is probably stopping because the motor is worn out. Replacement motors are hard to find, but a few are still available from clock supply houses. You will need the numbers from the motor or rotor to try to match up a replacement motor for your clock.
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| Comment | Thank you Martin. I certainly wouldn't have figured that out. This clock was made in Ontario, which makes a motor even less likely to find. Wonder if I can replace the whole thing with one of those little battery jobs? Anyway, THANKS. MC | ||
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Martin Meyer
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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com
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