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    Minute hand/center arbor slipping

    'Bugsey, TracerJack, thanks for the feedback. I will get into both of those threads and see where it gets me. I'm leaning towards replacement, but as I said, let me look at both links you have presented and see which fix my limited abilities will afford me.... Thanks Guys, Best, Bob
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    Minute hand/center arbor slipping

    Hello All...I am working on a GF clock movement. It is a Gilbert c. 1904... The issue I'm having is that the minute hand moves very freely when manipulated by hand, and when the clock is running of its own accord., the minute hand will "slip' down/forward about 8 minutes when on the R/'S of the...
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    American Available motors for a MASTERCRAFTERS SWINGING GIRL

    Dave ...I successfully removed the flywheel and shaft and de-gunked all the solidified lubricant, polished the shaft, lubricated and reassembled the unit. AND VOILA' !!! Success! I am sure glad I tried. It gave me quite a sense of accomplishment...AND an EZ fix I must say!! Thanks for the advice...
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    American Available motors for a MASTERCRAFTERS SWINGING GIRL

    Dave...What is the way to 'punch out' the shaft from the flywheel on this motor. Oh, by the way the motor does detach from the movement via 3 bayonet tabs. Bob
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    WOW!!! THERE IT IS!! Thanks Bud!! I Love this Forum!!!
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    Thanks Powerstroke...I will look into that.;)
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    I am currently employing a repair method as described in a previous thread offered up by Bangster and THTanner, plus a little added variation of my own.. I will get back upon completion of the repair... Thanks All!!! Bob
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    'Bugsey....They come in that shape and size...Where? Who?
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    Powewrstroke....How do I contact Schneider???
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    American Available motors for a MASTERCRAFTERS SWINGING GIRL

    Dave, Thanks for the comeback. I have to admit I am a babe in the woods with these electric clocks. I was going to attempt disassembly, but then thought of the donor clock route...I am gonna let the owner decide which way to go.. I think with a donor I would be able to swap the complete assy...
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    Help Cukcoo Musical wheel chain rubber guide repair/replace?

    Hello Good peoples.. I am working on a cuckoo with dancing platform, wood chopper and water wheel. The issue..(or at least the one issue) I'm having is that there is a guide thru which the chain for the music portion of the cuckoo passes thru before exiting the bottom of the clock. That guide...
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    American Available motors for a MASTERCRAFTERS SWINGING GIRL

    Hello All, Greetings and Salutations.. I have a question regarding a MASTERCRAFTERS Swinging Girl electric clock. Are there motors available for these clocks? I see that Merritt's and Timesavers have some electric motors, but I'm not sure about those ..There's the Hansen motors...I'm thinking NO...
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    Help Self Winding Clock Co. clock...Need help, please...

    I'm re-posting this post here as I only had one response in the Electrical Horology Forum. Roughbarked's response was both appreciated and informative....But here is the original post.....( I edited it somewhat) "Hello All!! This is my first foray into this forum, as I am having a go at my...
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    SWCC Self Winding Clock Co....Help needed

    Thanks Roughbarked!! I appreciate the input and enjoyed all the material...I seem to have a lot of research and study to do if I'm gonna make a go of this unit. Seems like I would need to purchase the batteries first to see if the clock actually will get any power and then go from there? How...
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    SWCC Self Winding Clock Co....Help needed

    Hello All!! This is my first foray into this forum, as i am having a go at my first electric self winding clock. Many a time when I fix a GF, mantel or wall cock for someone, it almost seems inevitable i'll leave their house with another clock. (For whatever reason it seems to be mostly...
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    Help Questions about a 'Morez' movement, please....

    Thanks for the comeback Mike...In my mind, I think I see what you're saying. I would love to see a drawing if you get time.... Thanks, Bob
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    Mainspring Extraction

    I use the glove method as well...Pretty EZ to control...my opinion Bob
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    Help Questions about a 'Morez' movement, please....

    Hi Mike...Hey, do ALL these Comtoise/Morbier movements strike twice at the hour? I'm only getting striking once on the hour. What is the action that would drive the second sequence? I don't see any add'l spot on the lifting cam on the center arbor...I just see 2 positions there. One for the...
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    Help French Morbier movment pivots...EZ to bend or break?

    That eases my concerns quite a Bit...Thanks Uhralt ;)
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    Help French Morbier movment pivots...EZ to bend or break?

    Thanks Mike....appreciate the input.... ;)
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