Motorola C15J 32 AM Clock Radio

7/29/1999 8:47:30 PMMark Quesenberry

Does anyone know where I could find an AC motor for this clock radio?
The radio works, but the clock doesn't. Thanks.

12/5/1999 9:21:46 PMbart

: Does anyone know where I could find an AC motor for this clock radio?
: The radio works, but the clock doesn't. Thanks.
I have encountered a couple of clock radios which had non-working clocks. What I found is that the oil in the motor dries out and the motor stops. If the motor is a non-sealed version, remove the motor and set it on a table with the gear shaft facing up. Put a couple drops of SEWING MACHINE oil(DO NOT USE PENETRATING OIL-IT HAS ACIDS IN IT FOR DESOLVING RUST)on the bearing, let it sit a day to absorb into the bearing, and repeat. Gently turn the rotor. Reassemble. It should work. The sealed version has the same problem and cure. The trick is to get oil into the motor. It's pretty easy, but it takes a little more time. With a soldering iron or blowdrier, heat the motor until it's pretty warm to the touch, but not hot. Lay it on its back so that the gear shaft is pointing up, and put a few drops on the gear and bearing. Allow it to cool completely, keeping oil on the bearing so that air cannot be drawn in. Repeat the process. Let the motor sit for a couple of days so the oil will distribute inside. Shake the motor a little with a twisting motion. Reassemble and see if it works. If it doesn't, take the motor out and WITH YOUR FINGERS carefully try to turn the gear shaft. That should free the rotor. Good luck. Bart

12/28/1999 9:48:26 AMMark Quesenberry

Bart's sugggested fix worked great for me! I used it on this model and a similar model. (Both had sealed motors.)

I also saved some money; a replacement motor would have cost $55.00. Luckily, I followed up on my posting and found Bart's reply. As a result, I fixed two clock motors for $3.00; the cost of the sewing machine oil! Many thanks!

Now, all I need is the antenna for the C15J 32. Does anyone know of one (or C2B2) for sale for parts?

: : Does anyone know where I could find an AC motor for this clock radio?
: : The radio works, but the clock doesn't. Thanks.
: I have encountered a couple of clock radios which had non-working clocks. What I found is that the oil in the motor dries out and the motor stops. If the motor is a non-sealed version, remove the motor and set it on a table with the gear shaft facing up. Put a couple drops of SEWING MACHINE oil(DO NOT USE PENETRATING OIL-IT HAS ACIDS IN IT FOR DESOLVING RUST)on the bearing, let it sit a day to absorb into the bearing, and repeat. Gently turn the rotor. Reassemble. It should work. The sealed version has the same problem and cure. The trick is to get oil into the motor. It's pretty easy, but it takes a little more time. With a soldering iron or blowdrier, heat the motor until it's pretty warm to the touch, but not hot. Lay it on its back so that the gear shaft is pointing up, and put a few drops on the gear and bearing. Allow it to cool completely, keeping oil on the bearing so that air cannot be drawn in. Repeat the process. Let the motor sit for a couple of days so the oil will distribute inside. Shake the motor a little with a twisting motion. Reassemble and see if it works. If it doesn't, take the motor out and WITH YOUR FINGERS carefully try to turn the gear shaft. That should free the rotor. Good luck. Bart

1/4/2000 10:59:22 AMDavid Bartholomew

: Bart's sugggested fix worked great for me! I used it on this model and a similar model. (Both had sealed motors.)

: I also saved some money; a replacement motor would have cost $55.00. Luckily, I followed up on my posting and found Bart's reply. As a result, I fixed two clock motors for $3.00; the cost of the sewing machine oil! Many thanks!

: Now, all I need is the antenna for the C15J 32. Does anyone know of one (or C2B2) for sale for parts?

As a follow up on my previous post, if the clock rotor doesn't respond to the meathod I described for relubricating and freeing the clock rotor, or it turns out to be judged to noisey once it's running again, www:slarose.com sells replacement rotors of the "B" and "H" types for the Telechron clock movements. Most cost $33.50+S&H. I just learned that upon reciept of Slarose's cataloque.- Bart
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: : : Does anyone know where I could find an AC motor for this clock radio?
: : : The radio works, but the clock doesn't. Thanks.
: : I have encountered a couple of clock radios which had non-working clocks. What I found is that the oil in the motor dries out and the motor stops. If the motor is a non-sealed version, remove the motor and set it on a table with the gear shaft facing up. Put a couple drops of SEWING MACHINE oil(DO NOT USE PENETRATING OIL-IT HAS ACIDS IN IT FOR DESOLVING RUST)on the bearing, let it sit a day to absorb into the bearing, and repeat. Gently turn the rotor. Reassemble. It should work. The sealed version has the same problem and cure. The trick is to get oil into the motor. It's pretty easy, but it takes a little more time. With a soldering iron or blowdrier, heat the motor until it's pretty warm to the touch, but not hot. Lay it on its back so that the gear shaft is pointing up, and put a few drops on the gear and bearing. Allow it to cool completely, keeping oil on the bearing so that air cannot be drawn in. Repeat the process. Let the motor sit for a couple of days so the oil will distribute inside. Shake the motor a little with a twisting motion. Reassemble and see if it works. If it doesn't, take the motor out and WITH YOUR FINGERS carefully try to turn the gear shaft. That should free the rotor. Good luck. Bart