Clocks, Watches/weight driven

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Expert: - 8/20/2010


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HI. I GOT A HERMLE 451-30 WEIGHT DRIVEN CLOCK, BUT NO MANUAL. OF THE THREE WEIGHT ONE IS HEAVER THEN THE OTHER TWO.WHERE DOSE THE HEAVY WEIGHT GO? IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE FACE. THANK YOU.JIM

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all weight driven clocks made since 1955 are designed for the heaviest weight to go on the chime side (right side) next heaviest in the middle. here is a generic manual:

http://store.howardmiller.com/wcsstore/HowardMillerPublicSite/Attachment/FloorCl...

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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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