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Expert: - 6/1/2009


Question
I recently set the clock on Thursday to the correct time. Today is monday and the clock is four and a half hours fast. What can i do to get the clock to stay on the right time?

Answer
The timing is set by the pendulum length. There is a nut at the bottom of the pendulum bob. You unscrew the nut to lower the bob and slow the clock down. I would give it about three full turns based on the amount of time the clock is gaining. Unless you are incredibly lucky, you will have to adjust that nut several times to get it timed correctly.  
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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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