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Expert: - 1/30/2012


Question
My recently purchased "Helmsman" is striking 7-8 minutes after the hour and the same at the half hour. Any suggestions as to why this is happening. Spring is fully wound and strik works properly. Clock runs and keeps excellent time.....
Thanks in advance

WJA....Bill

Answer
the minute hand is two pieces - the hand and the center collet with the square hole in it. holding the hand and either with a square end of a file that fits the collet or a pair of pliers on the OD of the collet--rotate the relationship between the two so when put back on the minute hand shaft and the nut replaced, it makes you happy where it is pointing.

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