Clocks, Watches/GMK Fancher Clock

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Expert: - 8/1/2010


Question

GMK Fancher
Hello,
I just picked up a GMK Fancher clock from an estate sale, and my clock only chimes every other hour.  I read another posting on your site about a guy that had the same problem (posting from May 2009), but didn't know if it was ever fixed.  Do you have any updates on if he ever got his to chime every hour?

For example, when set to Westminster, it chimes at 15 after, 30 after, 45 after, and on the hour.  Then, it won't ring at all for another hour.  Any info you can offer would be great.

Answer
internal gearing problem needs a pro to fix it

behind the dial on the front of the movement - either due to wear or simple mechanical shift in the release for the warning is set up wrong. you have put the heaviest weight on the right side?

sorry no better news

Kenneth Saunders

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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