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Question
Hello, we went to wind the clock and the center weight lost tension. While turning the winding key it started moving backwards until the weight went to the floor of the clock. I tried to wind it again but it would not hold so while holding the key I let the weight travel to the base of the clock.
Hi Robert,
There is a part called the click, which is a ratchet pawl, that keeps the drum wound. It is held in place by the clickspring. The clickspring on your clock is either broken, bent or out of position against the click. I'm afraid that this is a job for a professional clock repairer, who should be able to repair of replace the clickspring.
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Martin Meyer
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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com
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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com
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