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What causes the pendulum to seems out of balance?

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Hello Rayfordrober,


If your movement is anything like the ones I have
worked with are anything like mine...


The ACTUAL pendulum pivot point can be adjusted
to the TIC or TOC side... (center it).

Simply by BALANCING the sounds until
they closely MATCH EACH-OTHER...

The TIC and TOC should be EQUAL... and
BALANCED for your clock to work

Hope this helps....

Carnac the Magnificent

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Try moving the whole clock one side or another so the pendulum runs better

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I have a wall clock, with metal 'scroll work' the clock runs but the pendulum doesn't swing. How to repair the pendulum mechanism?

If your wall clock is running but the pendulum is not swinging, it may be due to a few potential issues with the pendulum mechanism. Here are some steps you can take to repair the pendulum mechanism:
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  3. Check the escapement: The escapement is the part of the clock that controls the swing of the pendulum. Make sure that the escapement is properly lubricated and that it is not damaged or jammed. If it is damaged or worn, it may need to be replaced.
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It is a handsome longcase clock and rather elaborate - it would be disappointing to discover the weights and pendulum are merely decorative.

I have only encountered one similar clock and it had one battery to keep the pendulum swinging and another to power the clock. The battery had to be fairly fresh or the pendulum stopped swinging. The clock also had to be level or the pendulum stopped.

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Find a local trustworthy watch repairer and they will give you a free estimate in most cases.

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