Hallmark Ricoh Motor replacement

[KTFlip]

I bought this clock years ago at an antique store for like 7 dollars, and suddenly the motor gave out. Unfortunately, I cant read much of the motor details because it's been worn off over the years, but if anyone knows anything about finding a replacement motor I'd really appreciate it!

[Jumblejeff]

Hi and welcome to the forum,

Here is a link to a post I started back in January about a clock that has the same motor that you have. I was able to fix it. It has been running and keeping perfect time. It may help if you are able to repair it yourself. Feel free to post your questions here. We have some members with experience with these motors.

https://www.flipclockfans.com/forum/...ley-model-1030

[KTFlip]

Hmm... I'll have to find the right tools since I'm just in a college dorm with very limited resources. I'll have to wait until I visit home to fix the lightbulb wiring with solder. I'll try with what I have though, thanks!

[flipoclock]

Finding a replacement motor will not be easy.... It is likely that it got stuck due to dried up gunk and lubrication and a bit of cleaning and lubricating will do the trick.

[Guest]

Ah, the Nippon Pulse Motor. It is found in all Ricoh Hallmarks clocks as well as Faces West branded clocks and a few others.

It is a good motor and pretty reliable, but will need to be cleaned and re-greased. Regular, light machine oil is not a good match for this motor. It performs better with lithium or some other light synthetic grease...and lots of it!

Sometimes the magnet will become detached from the plastic insert that drives the output gear. I have rebuilt many of these so that is a common issue.

[KTFlip]

I liked the slight ticking noise it made. Would too much grease make that go away? Also, do we know what kind of bulb it has in it as well? The wires broke, and I know how and could solder it, but it'd be easier for me to just replace the bulb, as I'm in a dorm and have very limited resources. I can post a picture of it if need be.

[Guest]

The lamp you will need is the NE-2H and a 30K or 33K 1/2 watt resistor. Do not use the old resistor.

This particular motor will never be totally quiet. They're just a little noisy. It needs to be cleaned and then have liberal amounts of grease (general purpose automotive grease is fine) re-applied to the places where you cleaned the grease from.