Telechron rebuild

[LittleWatchShop]

Bought a GE Westminster mantle clock for $15 the other day. I expected to find an issue with the Telechron motor.

Turns out, one of the wires coming off the coil had broken right at the inside coil. The only way to save it was to remove the paper insulation from the inside and unwind a few turns of the coil. Then re-insulate the inside with electrical tape.

Here is the final result with new leads to attach to the AC cord.

As far is the sealed unit, it seems to work, but I am going to heat it up and oil atbthe  bushing as it cools. Once complete, I will show a picture.

Edited February 27 by LittleWatchShop

[nickelsilver]

That looks great, now show us the clock!

[LittleWatchShop]

6 minutes ago, nickelsilver said:

That looks great, now show us the clock!

Patience Grasshopper.

[LittleWatchShop]

[tomh207]

Now, that’s perlage!

Tom

[LittleWatchShop]

Update.

The rotor was not working, so I opened it up to find two worn bushings. I have rebushed them and will test it later today.

[LittleWatchShop]

My initial test indicates that it is operating properly.  Further testing in order.