Interesting topic I just thought of. If anyone needs advice for rejuvenating Telechron clock motors, just ask me. A lot of people replace the movements when they can actually be relubricated and set back into service.

:Interesting topic I just thought of. If anyone needs advice for rejuvenating Telechron clock motors, just ask me. A lot of people replace the movements when they can actually be relubricated and set back into service.

Tom is there a site where one could ID the various styles and models of these clock movements?
Thanks Moe

There are some sites which explain the various parts and designs of Telechron clocks. I have forgotten the names, but at one time I did some searches and came up with some very interesting information.

Most telechron clocks use a standard sealed motor piece, though. Only about 2 or 3 types were made, and one in particular is very popular. As time goes by, the lubricant in this sealed device dries up, and at this point most people feel obligated to find a new sealed unit, or to find another clock with a working unit and then remove this unit from that clock.

However, all that is necessary is to drill two extremely small holes in the failed unit. Drill one in the small section and one in the large section. Drill very carefully and stop drilling as soon as the drill penetrates the surface. If you go any further, you may damage gears. Fill the unit through one of the holes using a very light bodied oil (such as 3-in-1 oil). Fill until oil comes out the other hole. Clean up both holes with alcohol (don't get alcohol inside the motor). Seal the holes with a small bead of solder (sometimes rather difficult) or with a piece of tape (which will fall off eventually from oil working the adhesive loose). You may also use a drop of some glue, which may work best. Rubber cement will not work. The glue must be rather thick in consistency and must not react with oil. Something water based and fast drying is prefferable. Airplane glue may work well. Permatex may work. Weather stripping adhesive may work, too. Contact cement, perhaps?

Anyway, your motor should now work. If not, try gently turning the gear a small amount with a pair of pliers. Turn very slowly and carefully. Then plug in the motor and test it out.

Thomas

Try Mike's Clock Clinic's Telechron Rotor & Coil Information page:

www.atmos-man.com/m-rotor.html

There's a GE/Telechron clock book called, "Electrifying Time" by Jim Linz. Buy it from Clock Works Press at www.clockrepair.com

:There are some sites which explain the various parts and designs of Telechron clocks. I have forgotten the names, but at one time I did some searches and came up with some very interesting information.
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:Most telechron clocks use a standard sealed motor piece, though. Only about 2 or 3 types were made, and one in particular is very popular. As time goes by, the lubricant in this sealed device dries up, and at this point most people feel obligated to find a new sealed unit, or to find another clock with a working unit and then remove this unit from that clock.
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:However, all that is necessary is to drill two extremely small holes in the failed unit. Drill one in the small section and one in the large section. Drill very carefully and stop drilling as soon as the drill penetrates the surface. If you go any further, you may damage gears. Fill the unit through one of the holes using a very light bodied oil (such as 3-in-1 oil). Fill until oil comes out the other hole. Clean up both holes with alcohol (don't get alcohol inside the motor). Seal the holes with a small bead of solder (sometimes rather difficult) or with a piece of tape (which will fall off eventually from oil working the adhesive loose). You may also use a drop of some glue, which may work best. Rubber cement will not work. The glue must be rather thick in consistency and must not react with oil. Something water based and fast drying is prefferable. Airplane glue may work well. Permatex may work. Weather stripping adhesive may work, too. Contact cement, perhaps?
:
:Anyway, your motor should now work. If not, try gently turning the gear a small amount with a pair of pliers. Turn very slowly and carefully. Then plug in the motor and test it out.
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:Thomas

A small dab of silicone caulk should also work well if you wipe the surface clean of oil before applying. It's also easy to remove and reapply if necessary.
Steve

::There are some sites which explain the various parts and designs of Telechron clocks. I have forgotten the names, but at one time I did some searches and came up with some very interesting information.
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::Most telechron clocks use a standard sealed motor piece, though. Only about 2 or 3 types were made, and one in particular is very popular. As time goes by, the lubricant in this sealed device dries up, and at this point most people feel obligated to find a new sealed unit, or to find another clock with a working unit and then remove this unit from that clock.
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::However, all that is necessary is to drill two extremely small holes in the failed unit. Drill one in the small section and one in the large section. Drill very carefully and stop drilling as soon as the drill penetrates the surface. If you go any further, you may damage gears. Fill the unit through one of the holes using a very light bodied oil (such as 3-in-1 oil). Fill until oil comes out the other hole. Clean up both holes with alcohol (don't get alcohol inside the motor). Seal the holes with a small bead of solder (sometimes rather difficult) or with a piece of tape (which will fall off eventually from oil working the adhesive loose). You may also use a drop of some glue, which may work best. Rubber cement will not work. The glue must be rather thick in consistency and must not react with oil. Something water based and fast drying is prefferable. Airplane glue may work well. Permatex may work. Weather stripping adhesive may work, too. Contact cement, perhaps?
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::Anyway, your motor should now work. If not, try gently turning the gear a small amount with a pair of pliers. Turn very slowly and carefully. Then plug in the motor and test it out.
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::Thomas
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:A small dab of silicone caulk should also work well if you wipe the surface clean of oil before applying. It's also easy to remove and reapply if necessary.
:Steve

Thanks to all replies. I need some mechanical parts, a small gear sector that controls the on/off switch. I will check out those sites.... Moe

Show a picture of your old clock (e-mail it to me). I have a spare Telechron alarm clock from an old G-E radio. It is round and has the circular alarm indicator scale in the middle.

Thomas

:Show a picture of your old clock (e-mail it to me). I have a spare Telechron alarm clock from an old G-E radio. It is round and has the circular alarm indicator scale in the middle.
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:Thomas
I will try to get a picture of it off to you this week. Thanks for your help Tom.