instaling clock

I have a buick 72 skylark, that came factory with out a clock, recently purchased a clock for the dash have the wires there and lights but can't seem to get them to work, is there somethig besides the fuse that controles the clock power.

 

Use a volt meter to check +12V on the orange wire.....lights, gray and black, controlled by headlight controller.

If the clock doesn't work....should be bench tested before installation....may need a quartz conversion.

 

thanks for the tip My headlight controler is not mounting properly in dash was thinking about replacing it

 

Make sure your headlight switch bezel-nut is not stripped and you have the ground disc on the back side.

 

Thanks, But what ground disc on the back of headlight switch, are you talking about not sure what that is?

 

This ground ring/tang goes on the front of the switch.

 

wow, that could be my problem I don't have that ground ring on my switch

 

I dont have the ground ring, where would i be able to get one, never seen one anywhere

 

I have the one pictured, email me direct

GStage1@BuickPerformanceClub.com

Will need full name and address for USPS....thanks!

 

tried to e mail you wouldnt go through. My e mail is Rkovo@roadrunner.com

Richard Kovacic
17605 Harland Ave
Cleveland Ohio 44119

216-526-9709

wondered if you have any other parts I am in need of, Hood release lever, hold down bracket for vaccum canister, and spring attachment from speedometer to colum shift for gear indicator

 

Should have all the parts you need...will verify on Mon morn
and email your direct...thanks!

 

You better see if you can find the loose wire it attaches to. You need an assembly manual that shows all the wiring.

 

There is a ground wire unattached right at the switch

 

That black wire goes to the ground ring for the headlight switch.

 

I just need the ground ring, what did you want fior yours, and did you locate the other parts i,m in need of