I just acquired a Bodet style flip clock with time, month, day. From what I can gather the time portion gear assembly is turning some of the gears but unable to change the time. I think that the final gear to change the time just spins. I am by trade a motorcycle mechanic who does not have a lot of experience with clocks. I'm always interested in taking things apart and putting them back together correctly. Just wondering if it would be easier to buy a new gear pack assembly? where would you buy it? so many questions? tough to find info?
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Originally posted by MAPLEMONTY View PostNot a slave clock due to the fact
it takes two c batteries. I'm looking for a replacement time movement piece. Any idea where I should look?
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Hello:
The clock has to be vertical (like on a wall) to operate correctly. In addition, the cover has to be firmly attached for the date, and month function to operate (There is a safety switch operated by the cover panel).
I attach the Operating Instructions which may help you. Sadly BODET no longer have any new or used spare parts. But I think you should be able to get your clock working.
UPDATE: I found mine was running slowly and some application of graphite on the spinals holding the flips resulted in the clock operating accurately and on time now for 3 days. In addition I removed the 1.5V x 2 rechargeable button type batteries as they had leaked, and now just run the clock from two AA batteries, as the clock mechanism is 3V.Last edited by bambi01; January 17, 2018, 12:32 AM.
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I completed the restoration of my 1996 Bodet.
The unit arrived damaged from shipping with cracks and pieces missing on the white PVC case and the clear acrylic cover.
I cleaned and lubricated the flips with graphite.
I removed the two old leaky 1.5V NiCd batteries and the AC power board.
I placed two 'D' cells in the unit and have it running from batteries.
The acrylic cover was damaged in transport so I removed it.
I placed some sound level reducing foam in the clock to make the 'tick-tock" less noisy
And I painted the white case cover a black color.
The unit is working well now and it keeps good time.
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Good work!~ Mackey Site Administrator
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