Robert,
It has been a while for me as well, but as I recall, you should be able to
take it out with the lens hanging from the stem.
Sid
>From: Robert.Long@CSDinc.com
>To: spl310@hotmail.com, Mark_Kalmus@dell.com, Robert.Long@CSDinc.com
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: Breaking down the clock
>Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 15:46:11 -0700
>
>Yes, I have the trim ring off.
>
>I can't seem to get the time adjuster arm off, so that I can get the clear
>plastic
>lens off.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: sidney raper [mailto:spl310@hotmail.com]
>Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 3:33 PM
>To: Mark_Kalmus@dell.com; Robert.Long@CSDInc.com
>Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Breaking down the clock
>
>
>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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