Expert: Kenneth Saunders - 12/23/2008

Question
Mr. Saunders,
I have a Barwick / Howard Miller clock that was in good working order but 2 of its 3 chains have come off. It had belonged to my parents. If I recall, the one attached chain had been pulled too far when the clock was being rewound. I have been unable to find any information on how to reattach the chains. It is a model # 4872 with a # 150 Westminster chime. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Answer
with pliers remove the end link in the chain opposite the end that the weight hooks on. Feed the end with out the link up and over the chain wheels in the direction that the wheel freely ratchets. The middle one is tough because it is hard to reach - the outboard ones are easy. Sometimes a bent wire over the center wheel can pull up the end of the chain. The entire movement can be removed also. Put the ends back on the chains when done.