Clocks, Watches/Wuba clock chimes

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Expert: - 10/29/2008


Question

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I have a small Wuba wall clock which runs with weights. It keeps good time but when it chimes on the hour the chimes are so fast it is impossible to count them. Is there a way to slow down the speed of the chiming mechanism. The chimes are done with a little brass hammer striking a bell on the top of the clock.

Answer
the little fan that spins during striking on the mechanism (the fly) is loose on the shaft most probably- if you can stop the fan with your finger while it is strikning and it continues to strike, this is confirmed- improper way to fix is a small drop of glue in the center of the fly on the shaft- but it works.

Kenneth Saunders

Expertise

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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40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner.

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