Thanks for your quick response Bruce... I did notice before trying to get it out it was tapered on one end (left) so I tried pushing that end through and got it all the way in then tried pulling the other side (right) out and that's when it broke off. With limited access my struggle will be getting enough force on it to push it through. Once I do that don't know if you can tell but the new spring pins appear to be slightly bigger in diameter so.... but first things first. I need to get me a vice to hold the cast iron mount then I could use the end all tool to push it through the HAMMER. Thanks for your help will let you know how it goes. BTW, still greatful for your previous help when we first hung this clock and you helped us get it going.the pin is fatter on one side... look really closely to determine which is the smaller end and then try using a small finish nail or any other pointed thingey to try and push the pin out. i have in the past popped out the entire suspension spring holder from the iron bracket and then reattached (press fit + loctite)... but shouldn't be necessary. just know you will defeat the pin....
Thanks Willie, yes I did rotate it to try and get better access.
Thanks John, I'm not a clock person my dad was and he gave us this clock years ago. I haven't got a clue when you talk about old Hermle clock post. I have already got the replacement spring from Timesavers.
i don't think you really need a vise... you can hold the bracket and whatever you're using to poke at the pin (a beefy sewing needle, maybe?) in one hand, and tap with a small hammer (or something that has a little mass to it)... just give the pin the evil eye and let it know you're the boss.
