Expert: Michael Radi - 6/26/2010

Question
Laurel wrote at 2010-06-21 01:08:16
Thanks for responding. When I advance the minute hand to the next 1/2 hour, the clock strikes as though it's on the hour. When I put the key in the right side hole (at 4)I can't move it at all. So, the pendulum doesn't swing. And, now the I can't move the key in the left hole either.  Thank you.

Answer
Correcting the strike is easier than getting the clock ticking again. Try moving the minute hand all the way around from the top of an hour to the top of the next hour. You have to complete the rotation before the clock finishes striking. This should get the strike upright again.
You can't turn the key anymore because the clock is wound all the way up.
I can't diagnose the going side of the clock without a lot more information. Can you hear it tick when you swing the pendulum?
Michael
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