Jennings Challenger clock

[TheFatman]

Is the clock the same in a Challenger as they used in a Chief? If not ... is the clock the same as another mechanical model? I am going to have to disassemble the whole clock due t rust and want to make sure if I have too many issues I can replace with another clock.
Dave F

[mrslot1]

clock is identical,

[TheFatman]

Thank you.... I have i Chief coming in but just picked up a Challenger and need to work on the locked up clock. I just knew if I have to disassemble it, I know in my senior moments .... I would forget what gear goes where, even with all the pics I would take. But with a good soaking in PB Blaster for half a day, I have all the gears moving and installed back in the machine. It is now spinning really well. So on to the cleaning and adjustment of the switches.
Thanks again ...
Dave F

[TheFatman]

OH ... BTW... The glass is almost perfect except for a 1/4 inch on the lower left edge starting to lift, but not gone. I am tempted to get digital scans of them after I coat them with triple thick clear coat to protect them.
Dave F

[TheFatman]

Hope to do it right this time .... sorry Dave
Thanks for the response. If coils are needed do you have them, along with the payout solenoids? Along with the other electrical issues I might have. Haven't checked them yet .... later tonight, but just got the mechanical part working 100% today. I am feeling pretty good about the machine for sitting in a barn for over 10 years. Thanks for continuing to do what you do.
Dave F

[TheFatman]

I have got most of the machine working but am having a few switch issues. I know I am close but, never worked on one, I am in discovery mode. The switches on the rear of the reel mech look like mostly open and closed, but there is a couple that could be make and break and make again on the other side of the switch. Not that I dont like the challenge of discovering and fixing, It would be a help. Every time I get close, the coin in relay stays energized and it now free playing. When I get that to act right, a simple 2 cherry payout keeps resetting and empties out the tubes.
I have a friend sending me what documentation he has but I could also use some personal info if someone has it or some pics of the back of the mech at rest and at the start of the spin, switches position on the back of the mech or personal experience in this repair.
I keep on hoping ... otherwise, I will still keep adjusting in what combinations I can see possible. Will let yall know of the progress and what I find. I guess it is not a really sought after machine. Except by me .... wanted one of these and a Paces Reels for a long time. I am halfway there.
Dave F