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We have a Wuersch movement that we are installing a new suspension spring for the pendulum.  We are unsure as to the proper method of installation.  Any suggestions?

Answer
check out figure #2 in the PDF here :

http://www.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/WallMantManual.pdf

yours will be similar- the leader - looks like this:
http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/15891.JPG


hangs from the pin in the bottom of the suspension spring:
http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/20802.jpg

and the top hole gets pinned or held with a screw in the slot that hangs off the back of the top of the movement:
http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/12302.JPG

the pendulum hooks on the bottom of the leader.

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