My cuckoo clock stopped ticking. I removed the back cover and noticed that the mechanism is dry and dusty.I was thinking of using brake parts cleaner.It is an old 8 day clock.
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2006-12-02 02:31:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do not use any chemicals to clean or lube this clock. Most clocks have a key that you can rotate the mechanism,rotate and "puff" powdered graphite onto all moving parts.Graphite is what locks and other intircate workings are lubed with,(brass,bronze and soft metal workings.) You can find it at most hardware stores or locksmiths shops, it usually comes in a "puffer" bottle.Graphite is somewhat messy so remember, less is more. It is dry so it will not attract dust and dirt like liquid lubricants.
2006-12-02 03:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by iroquiscave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What can I use to clean and lubricate a cuckoo clock?
My cuckoo clock stopped ticking. I removed the back cover and noticed that the mechanism is dry and dusty.I was thinking of using brake parts cleaner.It is an old 8 day clock.
Thanks
2015-08-13 00:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 06:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compressed air is a must. If you can't get in some areas, use a brake cleaner with one of those nozzle tubes. Then compressed air again.
Use only CLOCK oil, and ONLY in the PIVOTS! Prices vary widely! One drop on oil is usually too much for one clock movement. Dip a needle or SHARPENED toothpick into a drop of oil and apply only to the END of all pivots.
2015-05-24 11:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-16 09:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answers here and a real interesting one from Debbie! :-D
Try the compressed air first to get as much loose out, the WD-40 and 3 in 1 may hold some of the dust, so try the air then oil. That my opinion from all the good answers. Then give Debbie a call. ;-) CoooooKooooo! Whooooooo!
2006-12-02 02:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brake cleaner could possible clean it, but it'll do the opposite of lubricating it. It'll completely dry it out. WD-40 would do the trick of lubricating it and protecting it from collecting dust in the future.
2006-12-02 02:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by I Am Legend 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd use a light oil, maybe the sort you can get for bicycle chains, otherwise WD40 might do it.
After you've lubricated your cuckoo clock, you're welcome to come and lubricate mine.
2006-12-02 02:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Debbie 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would use a small can of compressed air that you can get for computers. as for the lubrication i would use a light oil such as 3in1 or maybe even graphite
2006-12-02 02:37:25 · answer #9 · answered by William M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was a bad dream .......... my wife couldnt understand........ Ha ha ha ha....... She is still on bed .. ;-)..... & the Cuckoo Clock is cuckooing.......... Bye....... I've to stop it.
2016-03-17 01:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋