Expert: William J Perkins - 9/26/2010

Question
QUESTION: On the hour it will only strike once.

ANSWER: Does the clock do anything at the half hour?  WJP

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QUESTION: Yes.I should have explained further. It strikes i/4, 1/2,3/4 and hour , but instead of two (hour dongs) for 2 o'clock , three dongs for 3 o'clock etc, it only strikes the once.The strikes from the right sided strikers are OK. Thanks for the reply.

Answer
I believe we have a communication problem.  From what I can gather the quarter hour chimes are function but the hour strike delivers but one blow, regardless of the correct hour.  This sounds to me like the rack regulating the number of blows is not being tripped.  This could be caused by a displaced or defective lever spring.  You need to remove the dial to view the mechanisms between the dial and the clocks frontplate.  Since the chime train is functioning properly you would have before you a working example of how the release and count levers work.  By observing the one it will show you what is not working on the strike side.  Ergo showing you what needs to be corrected.  I hope I understand your problem and have given you a proper answer.  If I have missed the point please provide a clear description of the problem.  If i understand the problem I can surely be more definitive with my instructions.  Regards WJP