Expert: William J Perkins - 1/3/2008

Question
QUESTION: Bill- In the mid 90's I purchased 4 kits and after assembly etc I gave each of my sons the finished producd. They are all still running well except for mine. The mid weight (Time Train) runs down inordinately fast compared to the outter weights. I checked the weights and the heaviest one is on the right (Facing the clock). It keeps excellent time and the chimes etc all work other than I have to rewind twice per week as a result. Any ideas as to what the solution to my problem might be? I appreciate any help or advice you can give me.
Thanks in advance for your assistance you can give me.

Herm Kuppler Painesville OH

ANSWER: I suspect your clock is quick-beating.  Has the swing of the pendulum altered during this transition?  Please provide me with all the information stamped upon the movement backplate, this will allow me to visulize the precise movement involved and provide data relevant to the beat, pendulum length etc.  Regards WJP

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QUESTION: WJP- Can you please tell me where to find this info?  I'm assuming that it's stamped on the "works" on the backside of the movement itself. I'll have to wait until I get some help in pulling the clock out of it's corner. I do know that I purchased a  "delux" lire (Spell?) when I built all 4.
I should be able to get my son to help when he arrives on New Years Day.

Regards Herm Kuppler

ANSWER: Per previous response the data is stamped upon the movement (works) backplate.  When I refer to the swing of the pendulum I am refering to how far it swings back and forth.  Most Emperor clocks have a good full swing.  I await your info.  Best wishes and regards WJP

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QUESTION: Bill- I finally was able to get my Grandfather clock moved out of the corner-however there was no info on the back of the plate. It continues to keep excellent time and the middle weight runs down twice as fast as the two outside weights and occasionally the clock chimes the hour on the quarter after but corrects itself. Guess I'll have to have someone make a house call. I do appreciate your time and comments. If you have any additional comments please drop me an Email.
Regards
Herm

Answer
I am truely sorry I was unable to help you.  In order to have done so I needed information.  In absence of said information I was unable to comprehend your problem.  My first instinct, and remains so, is that your clock is quick beating.  If that be the case, it needs to be taken care of.  The condition results in very rapid wear.  I wish you well, WJP