Where can i find clock for my 1976 el camino ss

Asked by ELKY1976 Dec 08, 2012 at 11:00 PM about the 1976 Chevrolet El Camino

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the clock doesn't work in my 76 elky ss. It has 12 volts going to it

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It's a analog clock that works off a spring. When it needs winding, a set of electrical contacts close, a coil energizes and the spring rotates thus opening the contacts. I would think that the contacts in your clock are worn and pitted. Try opening the clock and cleaning the contacts.

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