Howard Miller Grandfather Chime Lever Gets Hung

[Kiggsia]

Lately, when I turn the chimes back on to Westminter from off, seems like no matter what time the minute hand shows, the strike hammer rods get hung up & i must remove a side window & poke around the levers until they free up. Is there some minute hand position other than just not near any of the 15 minute chime positions i should be operating the chime selector lever?
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[Willie X]

You can operate the chime stop lever at any time, unless the chime is in operation/running.
Willie X

 

[shutterbug]

You could try turning them off right after the 3/4 hour chime. Then if you turn them on at any other time, the auto-sync feature will keep them out of operation until the next top of the hour.

 

[Kiggsia]

You could try turning them off right after the 3/4 hour chime. Then if you turn them on at any other time, the auto-sync feature will keep them out of operation until the next top of the hour.

Thanks for this tip!

 

[Dick Feldman]

How old is that clock?
Please send pictures of the rear plate in the clock movement.
Most movements used in Howard Miller clocks will have a reasonable life span of 20-25 years due to wear.
A common symptom of wear is malfunction of the chime train.
It needs the most power and has the heaviest weight.
Your symptoms seem to be of a worn movement rather than a chime lever getting stuck.
Best of luck with your clock,
Dick