[T3] Never really knew....

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/30/2012 3:51:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jadney at vwtype3.org writes:

On 30  Aug 2012 at 9:47, Brion Sabbatino wrote:

> Let's just say 12 Volts  applied to a 6 volt clock makes it act like an
> expensive none  replaceable fuse. I need a 12V clock for my 66 Deluxe.
> They are out  there; but they are way too expensive. 

Okay, so that's what happens.  It's possible that I could still fix 
yours, using 12 V parts. I'm not sure  because I've never seen the 
insides of a 6 V one. I'd be happy to try, or  I have lots of good  
used 12 V clocks here. $20 as is or $50 rebuilt,  plus shipping.





Or you could do a quartz clock conversion. I've done that on several  cars 
now. The t-3 clock is easy, as all you need is a long shaft clock kit from  
Walmart, and a standard  3/8-16 nut (to act as a spacer). Granted, you have  
to literally destroy the old clock mechanism (take it completely apart), 
but it  does keep time really well.  

Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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