1954 and 1955 clocks

[NC-car-guy]

Despite subtle differences these are very similar.   I have the outer case off, and the knob unscrewed from the shaft, but how does one removed the bezel that contains the fast/slow adjustment.  I want to clean the glass. Also, what do you use to put back in place of the old black seal around the glass?

[buick5563]

If I recall correctly, it is a press fit on a splined shaft. Use clothesline as a replacement gasket.

[NC-car-guy]

Press fit?  Ugh!  Aka: will be hard to do without cracking the glass.  I have 4, all but 1 run, but the goo and such on the glass needs to go

[buick5563]

I have taken a few apart with no issues at all. Broken at least one. 

[NC-car-guy]

I noticedthe glassis rough cut...not perfectly round

 

[old-tank]

There are at least 2 brands. Some are press fit...others unscrew. Either way take it apart to hold the shaft.

[NC-car-guy]

1 minute ago, old-tank said:

There are at least 2 brands. Some are press fit...others unscrew. Either way take it apart to hold the shaft.

The knob unscrewed.  But the bezel that goes through the glass is the challenge. 

[NC-car-guy]

So I followed directions here : 

I found the knob unscrews and the bezel is press fit like mentioned above and with a tiny bit of oil and lots of patience with needle nose pliers, I got it apart withou breaking it! Used mineral spirits and a pipe cleaner to clean, ordered some clock oil, but for now here it is.