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Steve_overland



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Clock out if true
Hi folks, my clock hour needle seems to be out of whack, it sits between the hours when the minute hand is at the 12 o’clock… what, if anything can I do?? @steve_overland on Insta.
110 expedition vehicle with pop roof
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geobloke



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It is unlikely that it is worth doing anything to repair the problem. I suspect it would be a destructive process to get to the hour hand and correct its position.

Three things then that you could do: 1) Live with it. 2) Replace with a like for like gauge. 3) Replace with a clock on another gauge such as the Check Temp 2.

I went the latter number 3 route and fitted a tachometer in the place of the dash clock.
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Steve_overland



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Think it might be route two … @steve_overland on Insta.
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Post #1033619 2nd May 2024 1:44pm
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jst



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Can't see option 1 working for Steve.

I have a spare one here Steve, exactly the same as yours , you could have a matching pair! Cheers

James
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TexasRover



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If you turn it upside down, it should be correct again?
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markb110



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Texas, I have a strange issue with my clock, six months correct, then six months an hour different, then six months later it fixes itself….. Whistle

It’s a feature, I can live with it…. Rolling with laughter
Post #1033634 2nd May 2024 5:12pm
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Steve_overland



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
jst wrote:
Can't see option 1 working for Steve.

I have a spare one here Steve, exactly the same as yours , you could have a matching pair!


Just what I need two that a wrong hahaha.... @steve_overland on Insta.
110 expedition vehicle with pop roof
Post #1033638 2nd May 2024 5:31pm
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I Like Old Skool



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
Strangely, and annoying for you, but the original dashboard clock in my 1994 300tdi is incredibly accurate and the fingers point to exactly where they should. The only time it ever needs altering is if I have had the battery off or twice a year for the clocks changing.
Post #1033672 2nd May 2024 11:21pm
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