You are here:

Clocks, Watches/Access to longcase clock movement.

Advertisement

Expert: - 1/15/2009


Question

Clock view
I have a longcase clock bought about 15-20 years ago. The chain of the main weight has come off the ratchet wheel. The difficulty is getting access to the movement to replace the chain on the centre wheel. I have tried to remove the hands, which I presume are a push fit on the shaft, (as in a previous answer) but can get no movement. How should they be removed? Will the thin metal face plate be removable when they are off? Any help would be gratefully received. Photos attached.

Answer
nut holding minute hand gets unscrewed - may need a pair of pliers?
pull hand straight off
pull and twist hour hand straight off

can not tell if face is pinned to the mechanism
normally if not pinned to the face- the mechanism would come out through the rear .

remove the chime rod block
remove the E clip at the elbow of the arm shown on the left of the mechanism
remove the wseight and the pendulum where it hooks just by the clock seat board
remove the two bolts holding the mechanism to the seatboard
    Questioner's Rating
    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 10Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentThanks for the detailed instructions on extracting the movement. I had not realized there was a small knurled-edged bolt holding the hand on. With this knowledge and your other instructions I was able to get out the movement and replace the chain. Problem solved. Thanks again.


  • Ask a Question

Kenneth Saunders

Expertise

any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

Experience

40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner.

Organizations
NAWCC

Education/Credentials
above----------

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.