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05-21-2012, 09:36 PM
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westclox rotor capsule repair for clock radios
Has anyone had luck with repairing the rotor capsule in Westclox built clock movements that were commonly found in '60's clock radios?
I have a '64 Philco clock radio that's really not worth a flip; but, I thought I'd play around with it. The chassis only needed caps; but, the clock does not run and the gear on the outside of the rotor capsule was frozen. First, I tried to take the capsule apart; but, didn't have any luck. Then, I drilled a small hole in the housing, flushed it out with contact cleaner, and relubricated with 3 in 1 electric motor oil. The gear will now turn; but, the clock still does not run. I tested the motor coil and the rest of the mechanism is free; so, I think the problem is with the capsule. I found a rebuilt capsule on ebay for $25; but, the radio really isn't worth $5. It's no big deal if I messed this one up beyond repair; but, I'd like to know the correct way of fixing these, in case I find one that is worth something.
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05-22-2012, 06:18 AM
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I think you did what you could. What I have done is drill a small hole in the top of the case, which will be at 12 o'clock position when installed, and then injected auto transmission fluid with an animal hypodermic (farm and ranch stores). Then seal the hole with a dab of silicone. This has waked them up for me but not all will wake up.
Others have submerged the capsule in tranny oil in a small cup, then put the cup into a pan of water on the stove and warmed it below boiling. This would force any air out of the capsule around the shaft, etc. Then let the cup cool down slowly naturally with the capsule in it: as it cools, the air left inside contracts and pulls oil in with it. Maybe look for cheap electric clocks to cannibalize at flea markets. If you post a picture of the capsule, somebody here may have one to send you.
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07-05-2012, 04:05 PM
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There are a few procedures to reintroduce oil into em and get em working again...but here is a link to a page i found with some good info
http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?5...elechron-motor Here are the links in that article http://www.telechronclock.com/ http://www.abouttime-clockmaking.com/downloads.shtml Article 9 had a pdf about disassemble of the entire rotor and restoration procedures
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