First posting from a newbie! I have a lovely old ex-Post Office clock made by Magneta. When I obtained it in 1980, it was functioning perfectly. It sat for 6 years until I fitted it into out new home, where it ran continuously for 17 years. After another house move, it had languished unused in a loft for a further 16 years. I have finally got around to finding a place to fit it, but it seems as dead as a dodo! It was always a perfect self-starter, sometimes running backwards before correcting itself, and never lost or gained. I have checked all connections and there is 240v at the wires that go into the motor but it just doesn't move, even with gentle prompting through the top of the cover using an insulated plastic rod. All the cogs turn perfectly, along with the hands, but it won't run. Could a synchronous motor lose it's magnetism in storage or could insulation break down within the motor? I would love to get this running again but I'm at a loss as to what to do. Can anyone throw some light as to what the problem may be? I have added some pictures which I hope may be of help. Thanks for reading this missive!
