Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: fsalazar8187 on July 19, 2021, 02:44:56

Title: In search of Clock
Post by: fsalazar8187 on July 19, 2021, 02:44:56

Hello I am currently searching for a replacement clock or it’s internal parts .
My clock runs but has to be winded to do so .
Thanks everyone !!

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: Shvegel on July 19, 2021, 17:44:11

There are a few articles online on how to fix a Kinzle clock.  The best fixes involve a resistor and capacitor to preserve the points.

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: perry113 on August 09, 2021, 19:22:52

Send your clock to Morris at West Valley for rebuild.
He can also update it so it will keep accurate time.
That is your best bet.

see:
https://www.westvalleyinstruments.com/

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: TJMart on August 10, 2021, 14:09:04

I have a Clock that you could use for replacement parts. PM if interested.

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: lreppond on August 11, 2021, 22:02:54

I recently had my clock repaired at Classic Clocks (Jeffrey Read) in Houston, TX.  I absolutely could not be more pleased.  Not only does the clock work but Jeffrey spent almost a week fine tuning it to keep accurate time.  Right now it works amazing but over the course of time it will probably start to lose time.  Typically these clocks require maintenance every 7-10 years.   

Most speedometer shops want to remove the internal mechanism and replace it with a quartz movement.  It’s more accurate and requires less maintenance.  Such movements simply go against my grain in attempting to keep my car as original as possible.  Others feel differently.   

Jeffrey told me that these old VDO Kienzle clock mechanisms are essentially bullet proof and he’s never had one he couldn’t repair.  As Shvegel pointed out, a resistor and capacitor almost always need to be replaced, maybe the bulb too.  The winding mechanism on your clock is probably just dirty and needs cleaning and lubrication (gears, too). 

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: Peter van Es on August 12, 2021, 07:20:16

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/Clock

Useful repair tips in our own Technical Manual

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: m300cab on August 12, 2021, 18:10:02

thank you for the info!

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: Rahul on August 13, 2021, 01:02:51

+1 for Jeffrey's work, I used him recently and he was great to work with, and very reasonably priced.

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: m300cab on August 28, 2021, 00:26:30

I have a nice clock if you have not found one yet.

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on August 28, 2021, 03:15:58

Here is one on eBay

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/165011513956?epid=1836703185&hash=item266b73e264:g:hSQAAOSwsR9hEqkw

Dieter

Title: Re: In search of Clock
Post by: Nicolas Aristodemou on August 29, 2021, 09:27:53

You could also try getting these aftermarket lookalikes sold by all Mercedes classic parts specialists for around $200. They look virtually the same, are an exact fit and being quartz you fit them and forget them.