Expert: Michael Radi - 8/24/2010

Question
QUESTION: I have a grandfather clock that strikes the wrong hour.  I have already done the part of putting the hour hand on the hour that the clock strikes but to no avail.  It still wants to strike 12 times on every hour.  Any ideas on what I can do to fix this problem?

ANSWER: Hi Cheryl,
This repair will require you to get to the front of the clock movement. You will either need to remove the clock face or pull the movement out of the case.
Let me know if you think you are up to this job. If so, I would like a photo of the clock face including the frame around it. Usually there are four screws on that frame that will need to be removed.
Michael
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QUESTION: Michael,

I do not have a way to take a pic of the clock face as I do not have a camera or a cell phone - sorry.  I do know that there are 4 screws holding the clock face/dial.  Am I correct in saying that I will have to remove the clock hands in order to do this?  Or should I just have a clock repairman come to my residence to do this for me.  I would like to be able to repair the clock myself due to the monetary factor but I don't want to totally ruin the clock.

Thanks - Cheryl

Answer
This all depends on your skill level at repairing things. This is not a difficult repair and I will be able to explain it to you. If you can fix the plumbing under your sink or do other odd jobs around the house you should be OK with this.
Yes, you will remove the hands. The minute hand should be held on via a small nut. After you remove the frame around the face and the hands let me know what things look like.
The face is probably held onto the movement by some tapered pins or some latching clips.
Michael