Expert: William J Perkins - 12/26/2011

Question
The clock was running perfectly, but was moved. I removed the weights and pendulum for moving. Now the clock stops at one minute or less to the hour, when I push the  minute hand to engage the hour chime the clock resumes for another hour then stops at a minute or less before chiming the hour.

Answer
You did not mention anything about having the clock cleaned so I presume that is not an issue.  Presuming the clock is clean and recently lubricated I suspect that the clock went out of beat due to the move.  You can correct this condition by grasping the regulating nut, located at the bottom of the pendulum bob, and while pulling straight down, with a force of about 1 lb. move the pendulum back and forth is an arc of from 3 to 3 1/2 inches.  Release at a dead center location and start the pendulum in motion with a gentle nudge.  All other things being correct this should restore the clock to beat and to a running condition.  Regards WJP