C2 clock coil

[Patrick B.]

I have a 67 clock with a burned out coil. Is there a source for replacement parts? What would cause the coil to burn out?

[Frank D.]

Re: C2 clock coil

These guys will do it for you for $30....maybe they'll sell you the coil:

http://www.clockwks.com/Corvettex.html#TXTOBJ7D041A4372D8C1

[Mike E.]

Re: C2 clock coil

What would cause the coil to burn out?

The points sticking when the coil is energized. It seems like if you use a really cheap battery charger that does not output clean DC and have the cables connected while charging it can cause issues.

Mike

[Edward J.]

Re: C2 clock coil

Pat, I believe if the battery goes low or dead this will cause the clock to cycle many times and fuse the points which overheats the circuit.

[Patrick B.]

Re: C2 clock coil

Thanks for the information. It sounds like burned out coils may be a common problem. I wonder if the coils are unique to Corvettes or common to most GM cars of the era?

[Larry M.]

Re: C2 clock coil

Pat:

I am almost certain that the coils were common to most models. The clock sizes and faces were obviously different.

Rebuilding should not be an issue. Frank gave you the place.

Larry