Look at the chime and strike hammers to see if they are all in alignment at the rest position. Also check to see if the hands are catching on each other or the dial. If required, I would need a good description of the verge and hanger mechanism or a photo of the back of the movement to give you instructions for that. If it does not have this feature, the escapement crutch will have to be slipped manually. The beat can be set by holding the pendulum over to one side next to the case and releasing it. Most later model movements have an 'auto-beat' mechanism. If it is uneven, like, the clock will probably stop. When the pendulum swings, it should be 'in beat', meaning that when the pendulum swings you hear an even.

Is the pendulum hanging configuration correct? This means that the suspension spring, hanger, verge and pendulum are all connected properly with nothing broken, especially the suspension spring. If the third weight is lighter, it goes on the left. The general rule is that if two weights are equal, the third weight, if it is heavier, goes on the right side (as you face the clock). On most clocks the weights vary in weight. Next, verify that the weights are hung correctly. The level is not critical, as setting the beat (below) will correct for this. Check these things out and if it doesn't resolve the problem, get back with me.įor Floor Clocks If the clock is in operating condition but not working, I would check the stability of the clock in that it doesn't rock or wobble on the floor. I am going to include the steps for determining why a clock is not running. It is rather rare to see a key wind grandfather floor clock, but there were some made. With the PL 65cm, the movement could have been manufactured by Jauch, but I'm not sure right now. Ridgeway was part of Gravely and then became a part of Pulaski Furniture and finally bought out by Howard Miller. Inc.ĭon, it could very well need cleaning, but if the beat is uneven, that could be the main problem. Movement is, 'o' Movement, 8 Day-Key Wind-5 Rod Westminster Chimes.

Ridgeway and Tempus Fugit on the clock face, I assume that it most likely needs to be cleaned and adjusted, but how do I go about it. When it does operate the 'tick,tock' is not evenly timed. The clock does not keep operating, but stops ticking. We just received a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock.

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