All,
Unless I am mistaken, the 67.5 clock is the same as the 65-67 clocks and
they are EASY to disassemble. The one that Mark described is the later
clock and it is different. For the midmodel clocks (65-67) all that you
have to do is to twist the trim about 1/8 of a turn and it pulls off. Sort
of like a light bulb! Once you do that, feed the wire in and pull the
mechanism out. Of course, if it is like the one in my parts bin, that is
not a problem as there is no motor in it.
Sid
>From: Mark_Kalmus@dell.com
>Reply-To: Mark_Kalmus@dell.com
>To: Robert.Long@CSDInc.com
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Breaking down the clock
>Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 13:09:30 -0600
>
>Robert,
>
>I apologize for not fully understanding your question. Everything below
>assumes your clock is identical to mine.
>
>My clock, when removed from the dash, is housed within two metal halves
>connected by four screws (two on top, two on bottom). There is a gasket
>not
>unlike a thin, black rubber band that circumnavigates the rear half of the
>clock housing, which fits into the front housing half.
>
>The front half houses, from within, the clear plastic bezel, the center of
>which holds the stem used to adjust the time. This bezel is followed by a
>thin, charcoal brown, molded metal piece that I'm guessing is to diminish
>glare on the watch face. You'll need to remove this metal piece to get to
>the bezel. It just lifts out. Then the bezel can be lifted out. I am
>uncertain how you would remove the stem from the bezel as this was not my
>goal. I can check this evening for you, if you wish.
>
>The rear half of the housing (the one with the gasket), holds the clock
>mechanism, the clock face, and the hands. To remove the face from the
>mechanism you must first remove the hands. The minute hand comes off first
>by pulling it gently off the metal stempiece. I emphasize "gently" because
>you want it to retain its circular shape as it slides over the stempiece.
>Next, pull off the hour hand in the same fashion. Now, to remove the
>clear,
>plastic clock face, carefully bend back four small, metal tabs that secure
>it to the charcoal metal backing. I used an awl, but I suppose an ice pick
>would do as well.
>
>Once the hands and clock face are off, you can remove the mechanism from
>the
>housing by gently prying with a screwdriver the four flanges that rest on
>the housing. In the rear of the housing, there are three four holes (one
>for the instrument light, one where the two wires exit the housing, one
>with
>a clear plastic plug that covers the tiny adjustment screw, and one that
>holds the clock mechanism in place via a rubber grommet and a pinion on the
>rear of the mechanism). Use your awl to push the pinion from the rear
>housing. The mechanism should fall clear and be attached to the housing
>only by the two wires, one blue, one black, passing through a grommet.
>
>I hope this helps. Let me know if you want me to investigate how the stem
>is secured to the bezel.
>
>Mark
>1970 2000
>Austin TX
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert.Long@CSDinc.com [mailto:Robert.Long@CSDinc.com]
>Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 12:01 PM
>To: Mark_Kalmus@exchange.dell.com
>Subject: RE: My Clock Solution
>
>
>Mark,
>
>I also have my dash pulled apart, but I haven't been able to break the
>clock
>down. I can't seem to get the clear plastic cover off. I can't seem to
>get
>the little adjuster do-dad loose, in order to get the plastic piece off.
>Can you offer any tips?
>
>Thanks...Robert - 67.5 1600 - Albuquerque
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