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Expert: - 11/7/2009


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I have a Seth Thomas Helmsman clock model #E537-001.  It has been in storage for about 25 years.  The clock works perfectly, but the bells are no longer in sync with the time.  How do I re-synchronize the bell strike with the time?

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Hi Doug, The newer Seth Thomas Helmsman clocks are easier to adjust than the old ones. Let's try this: It should strike even numbers on the top of the hour and odd numbers on th 1/2. Please tell me if this is not the case with your clock.
To set the strike simply move the hour hand to the correct hour. 12:00, 4:00 and 8:00 should be 8 bells.
Let me know how it goes.
Michael

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Michael Radi

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Clock repair and clock parts questions

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I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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