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Boater Sam · 14th Jun 2018, 1:22 pm

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.

14th Jun 2018, 1:22 pm	#1
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	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.