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My grandfather clock was working fine until I wound the chimes too tight. Now they are stuck and won't chime or strike. How do I repair. I tried adding pressure on the weights as they were about to strike, but it didn't help.
First advance the minute hand to the top of any hour. See if you can reach the hammers that strike the rods. Gently lift them back away from the chime rods and see if the gears will start spinning. Let me know if this does not get your clock chiming again.
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| Comment | I got the chimes working although I am not sure what did the trick. I added pressure to the weights, oiled workings and GENTLY wiggled the workings. So, I am not sure what got it moving again | ||
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Michael Radi
Expertise
Clock repair and clock parts questions
Experience
I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.
Organizations
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
Education/Credentials
High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.
Past/Present Clients
I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.
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