SB-630 Clock

[Erick]

I know this will be an affront to the purist but I bought a 630 to go with my original
station because of this mod from a gentleman in PA.  He'd replaced the mechanical clock
with 4 digits of LED clock.  Looks good, but is obviously not original.  One benefit, it
was extremely accurate.
73,   Erick

Gary Harmon wrote:

> Several years ago I did some research on this clock issue.  Some had success
> with drilling a small hole in the top of the mechanism, putting some
> penetrating oil inside, letting it set, draining in, inserting some oil, and
> soldering the hole closed.  Some had success unsoldering the back of the
> clock and cleaning out the mechanisms.  I actually found a company (American
> Signal or something like that) that would make the mechanism but the price
> would have been around $70 each in quantities.  I have also seen some
> mechanisms in catalogs that look the same but the SB-630 clock needs a
> mechanism that runs in reverse at 1 RPM.  The available one I saw had the
> right speed but did not run in reverse.
>
> There doesn't seem to be a reasonably priced permanent solution.
>
> =====================
> Gary H. Harmon, Jr.
> K5JWK
> 6302 Robin Forest
> San Antonio, TX  78239-3218
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List
> [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Jim Gelbort
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 8:46 AM
> To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> Subject: Re: SB-630 Clock
>
> Alan,
>
> Finding a parts unit at a hamfest, etc. is the best method of replacing that
> clock mechanism.
> I suppose a clock repair shop could handle it, but I'd be sure to get a firm
> estimate first!
>
> Good luck,
>
> Jim N9WW
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan KB7MBI <ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM>
> To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 8:38 AM
> Subject: SB-630 Clock
>
> > As suggested I have runs several searches in the archives regarding clock
> > repair on the SB-630 only to find reference to replacement (Penwood
> Numechron
> > 24-hour clock). Searched under SB-630, clock, etc.
> >
> > Based upon limited info in the archives does this mean that the clock
> would
> > have to be taken into a clock repair shop? The Penwood clock noted, are
> they
> > still available? My GOOGLE search came up with no further information or a
> > source for the clock
> >
> > Any guidance or suggestions?   Alan KB7MBI
> >
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