7up clock does not run

[scalebowler]

Well I finally found a clock that I really wanted. It is one of those light up 7up clocks with the message board on the top where you put those plastic letters with the pins in the back. Well I got it home and it turns out that the clock mechanism does not work. Anyone know what might be wrong or know where to get a working one/have one that they would like to sell to me? I really want to get this working again.

Thanks

[scalebowler]

I took the mechanism out and hooked it up to some power and it hums but I am not sure if it turns or now. It only has a minute hand and an hour hand. Got it going on a test run right now. I think it may have been a bad connection in one of the wire nuts.

[Kilroy]

If you need parts, or advice, Wayne's Neon Clocks is prolly the best on the planet

http://www.waynesneonclocks.com

And of course i will have to ask, Pics?

[Jim]

If you have the clock mech out, you can also remove the back cover and carefully work the movement to ensure everything is free. Then attempt to temporarily energize the mech and check for steady movement. Once confirmed the mech is functioning/rotating, re-assemble the clock and verify time keeping accuracy...

[scalebowler]

I will post some pics in about a half an hour. I took the mech appart and put it back together and everything ran. Then I wired it back up and put it on the wall and it did not work. I think there might be a connection problem in the wire nuts hooking the clock motor up to the power.

[scalebowler]

I don't have any pictures right because it is all taken appart right now but this is the same clock that I have. Everything works except the clock mechanism. It hums and I had it appart and the little gear that was hooked to the motor ran great but once I hooked it back up it did not work. Just turned into a lighted sign with a clock face. http://cgi.ebay.com/7-Up-Clock-Light-Menu-Sign-Board-14-W-x-26-H_W0QQitemZ300077238340QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ddff4844

[scalebowler]

Ok the mechanism works when I put the wires into the outlet but not when I wire it up in the clock.

[Creighton]

That's strange. Could just get a battery unit from the local craft store. Used one in a 1910 mantle clock and works fine.
Creighton

[scalebowler]

Yeah but I would like to keep the hands that the clock has now.

[MoonDawg]

Ok the mechanism works when I put the wires into the outlet but not when I wire it up in the clock.

    Could it be a faulty power cord?