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Expert: - 10/22/2008


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I have a ridgeway grandfather clock and its running fast (about 12 minutes every 24 hours) CAN YOU TELL MA HOW TO ADJUST THIS SO IT RUNS CORRECTLY??

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perhaps I can if the problem is not from an internal mechanical problem inside the mechanism.

the round disk that swings back and forth (pendulum bob) is positioned up and down by the brass rating nut just below it. You can go down with the nut on the treaded shaft as long as there are threads left below the nut. Moving down and having the disk move down to sit on the nut in its' new lower position will slow the clock down. Keep a log of what you do and the result on the timekeeping and you should be able to get it just right.

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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