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Expert: - 11/23/2009


Question

pearl clock
how do i set a grandfather clock 1151-050(pearl) 114cm how do i hang the chains and cylinders and in what order then how do i get it to work

Answer
It looks like you have two of the chains on the clock right now. Putting a chain on this clock can take some work. A good clock repair person knows how to get the Chain up and over the rachet gear but explaining this process to you will be difficult. Let me say that the chain rachet gear only turns one direction. You would remove the end pieces that are attached to the chain. Then using a coat hanger or other still wire get one end of the chain far enough over the top of the gear for it to catch and not fall back down. Then advancing the rachet from below the chain will continue over the top and down the other side.
Clock repair people know how to do this because they know what the parts look like, how they move and where they are. Even with this knowledge it is impossible to do without removing the movement from the case.
One of the weights should be heavier than the others, the heaviest weight goes on the right side as you face the clock. Of the two other weights, if one is heavier than the other put it in the middle.
Now give the pendulum a slight push to one side. The clock should start ticking.
Advance the minute hand, stopping at each quarter. The clock should chime on the quarters and strike after it chimes the top of the hour.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Michael
www.norkro.com
clock parts and repair

Michael Radi

Expertise

Clock repair and clock parts questions

Experience

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.

Organizations
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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

Past/Present Clients
I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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