Thread Number: 80565
/ Tag: Ranges, Stoves, Ovens
how to repair 70's Moffat stove clock? |
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Post# 1045373 , Reply# 1   9/19/2019 at 01:05 (1,652 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1045424 , Reply# 3   9/19/2019 at 12:49 (1,651 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Thanks for the pix. Yes, it's hard to say who the clock maker may have been. Others here who are more familiar with Moffats may be able to offer more information. I'm not entirely sure, but Moffat may have ties to a U.S. manufacturer, which could possibly help to determine the source of the clock.
Your clock may just need a good cleaning that you could do yourself. Grease, etc. from cooking vapors has a way of getting into places you wouldn't expect. Definitely save the Kenmore clock. It may have the same type of motor. Even if a motor is stuck, it may not be a lost cause. If the clock turns out to be made by Telechron/GE, then there's a way to revive a stuck rotor (motor) to get things moving again. |
Post# 1045501 , Reply# 8   9/20/2019 at 14:47 (1,650 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Yes, unfortunately, that's not a Telechron motor/rotor. If you can find a donor Telechron unit, then the fix will be easy.
The video above does demonstrate how to revive a Telechron rotor, but it's way more time consuming than the light bulb method, which involves balancing the small end of the rotor on top of a light bulb (60 watts should be fine) and letting it heat up on the bulb. This takes maybe 15 minutes as opposed to 45 in a toaster oven. I also recommend the plain old can of 3-in-1 oil -- the one with the blue label -- instead of a spray. After shutting off the bulb, add one drop of oil at a time to the rotor gear. It should be absorbed fairly quickly. I wouldn't add more than ten drops maximum. If it stops absorbing turn the bulb on again for a few minutes and repeat. Don't add too much, or that will slow the rotor down and the clock won't keep correct time.
I wouldn't recommend using pliers on the rotor gear. That is just asking for trouble.
I can't suggest anything for the motor you have now, but as stated above, the Telechron revival process may provide you with some ideas.
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Post# 1052950 , Reply# 12   12/2/2019 at 16:24 (1,577 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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David, I'm not sure if they do range clock/timer repairs, but I found a place in Scarborough, Ontario this summer that was willing and able to fix a couple of 50s dryer timers. The company name is Tuners Timer Repair - it's worth asking! CLICK HERE TO GO TO turquoisedude's LINK |
Post# 1052964 , Reply# 13   12/2/2019 at 20:03 (1,577 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi David, as you have found out the original clock is a Robertshaw these were nice as they had a bell rather than the rude noisey buzzer GE and other clocks use for their minute timer function.
Problem is RS clock were not as durable and we have found that it is harder to get them fixed, they often have a little pile of power under them from a ground up dry bearing.
The GE analog clocks are usually the most durable and easier to fix, the GE Roll-Over mechanical digital clocks seem to fail after 20 years or so, but we have found companies that have been able to fix them.
John L. |
Post# 1053059 , Reply# 14   12/3/2019 at 17:36 (1,576 days old) by DLB (BC, Canada)   |   | |
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Turners Timer Repair looks like an excellent resource, thanks Turqoisedude. I will definitely keep them in mind. |
Post# 1054965 , Reply# 16   12/20/2019 at 22:44 (1,559 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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