VDO clock little wheel fell off

[mark944T]

I have a VDO quartz clock that was running but the hands didn’t move. I took it apart and the wheel was laying loose inside. Any help in getting this back where it’s suppose to be?

[mark944T]

Originally Posted by mark944T

I have a VDO quartz clock that was running but the hands didn’t move. I took it apart and the wheel was laying loose inside. Any help in getting this back where it’s suppose to be?

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[mark944T]

Try again..

[jbell959]

Looks like the gear is broken. This is the typical failure on these old clocks. Here is a picture of the gear installed and it's hard to see but there should be a pin on both ends of the gear that key into the top and bottom plates.

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[mark944T]

I thought it looked broken but I was hoping for a fix instead of buying another clock. Thanjs🙁

[jbell959]

Yep.. VDO only used that quartz movement for a year or 2 before they switched to the one they used through 89. Unfortunately those 74/75 clocks with that movement have this issue. Find a later 76-on clock and other than the capacitors they go for a long time. I can look and see if I have a spare one if you decide to go that route.

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[mark944T]

@jbell959

I'm interested if you have one. Thanks

[mark944T]

Bought a used one.

[jbell959]

Excellent! Glad you found one. I didn't have a chance to look yesterday

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