Can anyone help me? I have recently bought a beautiful 1967 420 and am
keen to get the clock going but I can’t seem to find anywhere that sells
a battery that fits the holder. I don’t even know what voltage the clock
is because I could then improvise with a modern battery. Any ideas.
While I’m at it, I notice that the temperature gauge is permanently near
the red. In traffic I’ve found the only way of preventing it from going
into the red is by turning the heaters on full - but on a hot day this
is purgatory. Should I fit a Kenilowe or is there a simpler solution?
Can anyone help me? I have recently bought a beautiful 1967 420 and am
keen to get the clock going but I can’t seem to find anywhere that sells
a battery that fits the holder. I don’t even know what voltage the clock
is because I could then improvise with a modern battery. Any ideas.
Classic Spares Ltd. in Waltham Cross, Herts (tel: 01992 716236) shows the
clock battery for the 420 at 4 pounds (or two for 7).
Check the ground on the temp guage and let me know if you run across a
clock for a SII XJ6 - Kienzle brand, square - in working condition.
Love the name - am a big Tanqueray drinker…>Can anyone help me? I have recently bought a beautiful 1967 420 and am
keen to get the clock going but I can’t seem to find anywhere that sells
a battery that fits the holder. I don’t even know what voltage the clock
is because I could then improvise with a modern battery. Any ideas.
While I’m at it, I notice that the temperature gauge is permanently near
the red. In traffic I’ve found the only way of preventing it from going
into the red is by turning the heaters on full - but on a hot day this
is purgatory. Should I fit a Kenilowe or is there a simpler solution?
In relation to overheating, I suggest that fitting an electric fan should
be the last resort. Overheating is more likely to be caused by other
problems such as -
the thermostat malfunctioning;
the radiator core being clogged;
the water pump malfunctioning;
the absence of the cowl which should surround the fan behind the
radiator; or
a combination of two or more of the above.
The radiator on the 420 is bigger than that on the Mark2. It should easily
be able to cope with heat. The fan running off the engine should be pulling
a lot of air. Try holding a towel in fron the the grille with the engine
running. If the fan is pulling correctly, it should suck the towel against
the grille. An electric fan is unlikely to solve the problem. Further, a
large electric fan mounted on the front of the radiator may in fact
partially block the radiator.
I have a 4.2 engine in my 240 which uses the smaller radiator in the
Australian climate with no problems whatsoever.
Michael Wheelahan
1968 240 MOD (4.2 litre block) @Michael_Wheelahan----------
Can anyone help me? I have recently bought a beautiful 1967 420 and am
keen to get the clock going but I can’t seem to find anywhere that sells
a battery that fits the holder. I don’t even know what voltage the clock
is because I could then improvise with a modern battery. Any ideas.
While I’m at it, I notice that the temperature gauge is permanently near
the red. In traffic I’ve found the only way of preventing it from going
into the red is by turning the heaters on full - but on a hot day this
is purgatory. Should I fit a Kenilowe or is there a simpler solution?
I couldn’t source a Varta battery here in NZ (but admit I didn’t try too
hard) but wired in a plain vanilla 1.5V ‘AA’ type.
Clock ran beautifully but a trifle fast (like two hours a day! - may be our
electricity today is better than in the '60s…
I’ve now twiddled the rate adjuster all the way slower (per the manual) and
it is just fine.
I removed the white plastic holder and replaced it with a ‘terry’ spring clip.-------------------
Neil & John (Auckland NZ)
MkIX 1960 - MkX 1964
420 '67 - MkV 1950