Expert: William J Perkins - 1/20/2010

Question
I have a Daneker grandmother clock. I had it serviced a while ago, but it has stopped running. I moved it and I may have moved the weights, but I really do not remember (it has been a while). Anyway, it will tick-tock without the pendulum attached, but it will not run with the pendulum attached. There are no markings on the weights, so I am not sure if they are in the right order. Any suggestions for getting it running? Thanks.

Answer
Since the clock seems to run without the pendulum hung, albeit much to fast, tells me the clock is in need of at least fresh lubricant and possibly cleaning.  However, since you state the clock was recently serviced I would think it possible the weights might be hung in the wrong positions.  If that be the case you can readily take care of the problem your self. When you lift the weights will note that one of them is much heavier than the others.  This weight MUST be hung on the right side of the clock (as you face it), the next heavy to the center, and the least heavy, on the left.  If this doesn't do it the clock needs the servicing mentioned above.  Regards WJP