Clocks, Watches/oiling points

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Expert: - 11/30/2008


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I have a 1974 Montgomery Ward Grandfather clock I need the oiling points or do I just oil the gears? need help

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Answer
Hi Terry, you only want to oil the points where the pivots go through the plates. Pivots are the ends of the gear shafts. There is a small indent on the outside of the clock plates where the pivots go through the holes. This is an oil sink. Put just enough clock oil to fill this oil sink.
Michael
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Michael Radi

Expertise

Clock repair and clock parts questions

Experience

I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

Organizations
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

Education/Credentials
High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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