Common Problems and Solutions
Overwound the clock
Overwinding the clock is limited to weight driven clocks.
Most likely the clock is dirty, oils have dried, parts/brass plate is worn.
Solution
The clock needs to be cleaned and oiled at the bear minimum. There maybe a need to add bushing to repair wear in the brass plates that sandwich the gears.
Overwinding the clock is limited to weight driven clocks.
Most likely the clock is dirty, oils have dried, parts/brass plate is worn.
Solution
The clock needs to be cleaned and oiled at the bear minimum. There maybe a need to add bushing to repair wear in the brass plates that sandwich the gears.
Clocks Pendulum Stops Swinging
When the pendulum is pushed/swung to one side it stops after one to fifteen minutes.
Solution(s)
1) The suspension spring is broken that the pendulum hangs on and needs replacing.
2) The crutch/verge need to be set to beat.
3) The clock needs to be cleaned and oiled at the bear minimum. There maybe a need to add bushing to repair wear in the brass plates that sandwich the gears.
When the pendulum is pushed/swung to one side it stops after one to fifteen minutes.
Solution(s)
1) The suspension spring is broken that the pendulum hangs on and needs replacing.
2) The crutch/verge need to be set to beat.
3) The clock needs to be cleaned and oiled at the bear minimum. There maybe a need to add bushing to repair wear in the brass plates that sandwich the gears.
