[Heathkit] SB-630 Clock

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi Gary...

...Everybody,

"adding oil" sounds ominous! A clock is not a steam engine or a tractor
gearbox! Clocks are "oiled" by putting a feather quill down into a small
bottle of oil (3-in-1 or sewing machine oil. The feather then wicks the
oil up and evaporates it into the clock. The vapors then lubricate the
works. Anything more will stop a clock. I'm sure we will hear from guys
with stories about doing that and having it work. Maybe their clockwork
was built by Black & Decker or Briggs & Stratton. Been there - done
that. Yes..it does take some time to work. Hope this helps somebody

73,

Bill  KU8H


On Sat, 2012-12-29 at 06:23 -0600, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. wrote:
> I know this is not a new subject but did anyone ever identify a replacement
> for the clock motor used in the SB-630?  I believe it has to be 1 RPM to
> keep the clock accurate.  I have tried the drilling holes on the top and
> adding oil routine, but that has not been successful.
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> Thoughts?  
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> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
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> 6003 Archwood
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> San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
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