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Post by BristolCS on Nov 12, 2012 7:09:10 GMT
Hi,
Can anyone tell me whether or not the clockwork timer mechanism requires any regular maintenance like wd40 or something ?
Thank you
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Post by barbelman on Nov 12, 2012 8:31:49 GMT
Hi, Can anyone tell me whether or not the clockwork timer mechanism requires any regular maintenance like wd40 or something ? Thank you They probably need it but most never get it! The chap that repaired a timer for me recently said that you should never use WD40 as it contains an abrasive and will wear cogs etc over time. Get some watchmakers oil from ebay and put a tiny amount on all moving parts occasionally (every year?) They are very robust generally considering the treatment they get! Tony |
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Post by Chris_Sav on Apr 1, 2016 19:22:36 GMT
Carrying on from looking at clock springs in the other thread I have cleaned a ticker mech and driver rack in an ultrasonic bath (decent bath not Chinese cheapo).
Normal clock springs have 7 N/m pull and the clock was running unevenly. Put a bar handle spring on the clock which is softer and longer at 5 N/m and it stopped after a couple of minutes. After ultrasonic cleaning the mech and rack and light machine oiling, the clock ran to completion with the 5 N/m spring so definitely worth getting the crud off the wheels now and again. There must be a lot of resistance and wear from years of accumulated grit and dust.
Tony is correct about WD40 abrasive properties, use light machine oil
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