Vitascope Clock Repair/Upgrade

[MM4D]

Hi.

I've recently been given my grandmother's Vitascope clock.
It's in working order, but I think it might benefit from having the insides cleaned, moving parts lubricated and a new power cable added.
These are all things I am capable of doing, but before I jump right in there I wondered if anyone here had any experience of these things?
What sort of cable should I use for the power supply, what sort of lubrication would be suitable?
Any thoughts, hints, tips, tricks and advice would be gratefully received.

[watchweasol]

An Introduction please would be welcome.    Could you also provide pictures of the said clock, front, back and sides plus movement its self so members may evaluate and advise.   Usually recommended is Windles Clock oil for the best results.

[MM4D]

Of course, I've submutted an intro in the Introductions section and I will get some photographs of the clock to upload shortly.
Thank you for the oil recommendation too.

[MM4D]

Images of the clock.
There is some damage to the coloured cylinder, we think due to someone putting a bulb of to high a wattage in there at some point. But I'm not looking to fully restore, just clean and repair.

Some of the soldered wire connections on the switch are now loose too.

I've read about people replacing the power cable with a 3 core earthed cable, but I'm not sure where I would attach the earth. I presume to the metal frame some how.

[oldhippy]

That movement is absolutely filthy and needs cleaning to get all the old grease and oil removed. You will need clock grease for this not oil.  

[MM4D]

Thanks for replying. Yes, it really is.
I'll look into getting some appropriate grease for it.
Moebius 8200 seems to come up on a lot of searches for it.

[oldhippy]

That will be fine.

[luiazazrambo]

Watch the repair shop with Steve Fletcher. He repaired one in one of the episode.

 

[watchweasol]

Hi Definitley in need of a good clean and as OH mentioned grease rather than oil on the gears, oil on the pivots.  

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[oldhippy]

I would grease the pivots as well as there are no oil sinks. the oil will run grease will stay put. Oil on the worm wheels.

[Myvitascopeclock]

Hi All,I have the same clock but not working, is there somewhere in Australia that I could have it repaired?  

[oldhippy]

I don't know. There are other members from Australia on here they might be able to help you. Have you tried google just type in clock repairs and the town near you. 

[Bigjohn17]

Had one in the family since the 40's, Motor burnt out around 1980, had an RAAF instrument maker, now deceased, repair it.

   I reassembled it, the colour wheel disintegrated, from lamp heat, small plunge coffee container fits the bill! Paint used was from hobby store, for spraying on glass. Now have fitted LED bulb, like stovelight, all goes well! 

  The original wiring on thus clock, did have 3 strand, with the earthwire attaching to thechassis, would suggest surge protection type plug, as I think a lightening event could have caused the motor burnout. Cheers John