Leyland Car Owners - How the clock functions

The clock is a std wind up clock, typical of the technology of the time (NOT Quartz or electronic)
: Inside there is a set of points & an electric solenoid.
: When the points close, the solenoid is energised & "winds up" the clock.
: ( The sharp Click or Zip noise you hear) when the solenoid "winds" the clock, it opens the points to dis engage
: power to the solenoid... The clock ticks away, un-winding the spring, until the points close & starts the whole process again.
: If you sit & listen carefully to the clock, you will hear what I am talking about.
: Tic Tic Tic Tic........then Click..... Tic Tic Tic>the cycle repeats every minute or so.
: A lot of the "Dead" clocks that are in cars are simply dirty points, not allowing power to the solenoid to
: "Electrically wind" the clock.
: It spun me out the first time too!
: JB

: Another problem is the fuseable link, that when it heats up it the solder melts and break the circuit between the battery and the solenoid.
: You can resolder the joint or crimp it. Would not recommend this as then you have no fuse from the battery and may cause a fire.
: Cheers
: Adrian

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