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I recently bought a mantle clock at a flea market. I got it level and it ticks away quite happily. It strikes and chimes as it should.
When the minute hand gets to 7 it refuses to go uphill. If I move it up near the 12 it carries on as normal.
Any ideas?
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Ian
typically this is caused by a nasty internal gear problem that only a pro can fix. However - it you move it to 12, like you say, and you leave it alone, will it then move through 7 like it should? sometimes the internal gear problem has loose and tight areas, and if you leave it in the tight area- then the hand will work all the way around like it should.
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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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