Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

[Robert S.]

I am interested in any information about the clock stem sleeve this is missing on my 74'. AIM says it is p/n 3928775. Info. of most interest is length, OD, ID and material (rubber or plastic).
I know that one vendor sells one for about $10.00 but I assume I can find/make something locally with the above information.

[Russ S.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

You must be referring to the clockreset button that attaches to the clock shaft.

[Robert S.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Yes, that is correct. I understand the purpose of the sleeve is to damper any rattle of the shaft with the instrument panel.

[Joe R.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Sorry Robert, but there is no sleeve and above Russ was referring to the set knob with the screw in the middle.

How about a picture or explanation. I'm sure someone can help you if the question is clear.

JR

[Patrick H.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

There is a sleeve, and in fact we put a photo of it in the new 70-72 JG. In a nutshell it is a hard plastic sleeve, just small enough to fit through the hole in the gauge cluster with an inner diameter just large enough to easily slide over the clock set knob. I think that with a little trial and error you could find something. In a way it reminds me of oil pressure line, but black in color.

You might be able to find something looking around a craft store or a hardware store.

I hope that helps.

Patrick

[Robert S.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Thanks for the replies so far. The sleeve clearly exists as it is shown in the AIM and there are a couple of corvette clock photos I found on line that show the sleeve. The photos show the sleeve to be black. It is sort of a mystery to me why so many of these sleeves seem to be missing.

However, I am still hoping that someone looking at these posts has a clock with one of the sleeves and can give us dimensional information which would help not only me but a lot of folks with Corvettes with the sleeve missing.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Hi Robert,
Here are some photos of the sleeve in question. To be honest with you, I never knew this existed until I read this thread. Now you've peaked my interest in getting one or recreating one for my 73. Looks like it it just a small piece of rubber tubing. Interesting thing is, if original to the car why isn't it called out in the 73-74 Judging Manual? Good thing to keep in mind for the 73-74 revision. I see a photo of it was added to the latest 70-72 Judging Manual according to Patrick above? Maybe someone will post up the photo.Here are some photos that I found showing it. They may help show how much of the stem it actually covers. Also a link below that may be able to give some dimensions of it if you inquire?

http://omicronclock.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx

Hope this helps.

[Joe R.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

[QUOTE=Joe Ray (1011);795392]Sorry Robert, but there is no sleeve and above Russ was referring to the set knob with the screw in the middle.

How about a picture or explanation. I'm sure someone can help you if the question is clear.

JR

Oops Again! My Bad!

Never saw one of those!

JR

[Leif A.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Looks like a piece of black shrink wrap would work perfectly.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Looks like a piece of black shrink wrap would work perfectly.

Leif,
You must have read my mind. I just got back in from the garage and I was going to post up some photos of what I used to make one for my 73. The wire shrink wrap was exactly what I used. I used the size from the Advance Auto Multi Pack that slides over the tip of the largest Phillips screwdriver in the "Precision Sets". After you heat it to shrink it to size it fits perfectly over the clock stem. It's thickness is just perfect! Just use some Lacquer thinner to remove the white lettering from the shrink wrap and looks fine. I had an extra clock that I used for measuring so I didn't need to mess with mine on the car until I was ready to install the sleeve. Note: You may need to trim to fit your particular clock. The stems may not all be exactly the same length. You are still able to pull out the stem to set the clock as normal with the rubber sleeve attached. Here are some photos with some measurements for those who would like to make one.
Have fun!

[Robert S.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Thanks Jimmy - I will follow your lead on this one. By the way I looked at the photos of your 73' - very nice.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Thanks Jimmy - I will follow your lead on this one. By the way I looked at the photos of your 73' - very nice.

Thank you Robert!
I double checked my AIM and sure enough there it was! Never noticed it! Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[Jim T.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

It has been a couple of years now, but what I remember from removing the clock on my original owner 1968 there is a piece that the goes around the stem that is molded to a piece that fits in place at the stem hole. The shape of the piece that the actual stem does not go through is around the stem hole and sure helps when installing the clock to guide the stem into the stem hole and provides the stems sleeve. Wish I had taken a picture of this piece to show and you could see how the shape helps guide the clocks stem into the stem hole.

[Gary B.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Just so a record of this exists for future reference. I replaced a clock yesterday. The sleeve is a hard plastic, measures .142" inside, .205" outside and .765" long.
Another source for this would be a #10 gauge multi-strand wire, just pull the individual wires out and cut to length. It's a hard plastic like the originals.
Gary Bosselman

[Jimmy P.]

Re: Clock Stem Sleeve - 1974

Just so a record of this exists for future reference. I replaced a clock yesterday. The sleeve is a hard plastic, measures .142" inside, .205" outside and .765" long.
Another source for this would be a #10 gauge multi-strand wire, just pull the individual wires out and cut to length. It's a hard plastic like the originals.
Gary Bosselman

Thanks Gary,
That's another great option to use. It did cross my mind to use hard wire insulation. But I didn't have anything close lying around the garage at the time. I tried separating 12/2 house wire to get to the black wire. But I couldnt get the copper wire out of the black covering without damaging the covering.