Expert: William J Perkins - 12/11/2008

Question
The manual says that when the number of hour strikes don't agree with the clock hour hand, to move the hour hand to the hour that agrees with the hour strike.  It tells me everything except which direction to move the hour hand - clockwise or counterclockwise?  (The manual was clear that, to set the time, the minute hand should be moved counter-clockwise - so I'm afraid to move the hour hand in the wrong direction.)  P.S. The clock is in excellent condition, it simply ran down; it's running perfectly again, except for chiming two hours earlier than the actual hour (the only chime which didn't self-adjust) and the owner can't remember which direction to move the hour hand.  THANK YOU.

Answer
The hour hand is friction fit to its arbor.  It doesn't matter what direction you turn it.  I would suggest you would turn it in the direction that would minimize the act.  The further you turn it the higher the risk you have of breaking the friction binding.  After doing such turning, allways push the hnd back towards the dial to re-establish proper connection.  Regards WJP