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DEAR Sir, i have a kieninger grandfather clock movement with the following identification on it: K 08 116cm, I have 3 brass weights with no markings, 2 are about 9 lbs and 1 about 7 could you tell me in what order they should be hung in the grandfather clock? Any help would be appreciated....Thanx
John
Hi J,
From the perspective of looking at the clock, the lighter weight should go on the left-hand pulley. This weight powers the hour strike, which requires the least power.
The right-hand weight powers the quarter-hour chime, which requires the most power to operate.
The center weight powers the time/pendulum. This weight will usually weigh the same as the quarter-hour chime weight if your clock has a lyre pendulum of 6-1/2" diameter or more. If a clock has a wood stick pendulum or a smaller lyre pendulum, this weight will probably be the same as the hour strike weight. http://www.clockmasteronline.com
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Martin Meyer
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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com
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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com
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