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Hi William,
I have piper grandfather clock.  Now that I needed to have clock moved.
We took weights and I am not sure which one goes to where.
Luckily looking at the clock the right weight was clear.  Because the type of
hook was only possible to put on the all the way to right.  But not other two.

Center and left.  the weights seems to be same.  But I am not sure at all.
Can you help me.  I don't want break it.

I remember seeing the manual long time ago.  But we could not find it
anymore.
Before the move of the clock was working perfect except Moon dial.  I did not
know how to set it.

If you could help me I appreciate very much.  Our house feels empty without
the beautiful sound of chimes.

Sincerely,

Answer
You got it right.  The heaviest weight with the unique hanger hangs on your right.  The other two weights should be nearly equal in weight and it does not matter where they hang.  It there is a slight deviation between the remaining two put the heavier in the center and the lightest on the left.  Regards WJP

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