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Expert: - 12/10/2009


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the westminster chimes are not working the springs seem to be stuck and are unwindable. the main spring that keeps the time is fine  

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if there is no shut off lever in a slot in the dial by the number 3-and the hammers under the unit are not locked down by a metal lever that needs to be lifted off them-then try manually turning the big gears on the outside back of the clock, while moving the minute hand clockwise through the quarters. Last choice is to bring it to a pro. The chimes are the first to wear out but they should work manually when you turn the big gears as described above. advise....

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