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terry

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this is my New Haven mirror clock that is slowing down so that it is losing 8 or 9 minutes after 3 or 4 hours after winding. The setting on the back is already all the way over as far as it can go to fast. My question is how do these clocks work? will they slow down as you get closer to the 24 hr that it winds to? and what is that little hole for,that is below the curved opening? My wife says it's just slowing down because, like the 2 of us, it's getting older and doesn't work as well. Can I try some light oil down that hole? I want it to work better. terry
 

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It probably needs to be cleaned before oiling. I am lucky enough to have a good clock repair man in a small town near me. I took the clock from my car (which wasn't running at all) to him and he got it back working perfectly for $20 (this was several years ago).
 
Usually when the oil starts to get hard the clock starts to run fast. The rotor does not swing fully and starts to rotate in part of it's full revolution, causing the clock to run fast. If it's slow and run out of adjustment it is probably past due for a cleaning. Your clock is not an early Ford most likely an aftermarket
 
While we are on the subject of clocks does anyone know of somebody that can fix a string wind clock. I have a New Haven string wind that needs some repair.
 
Might try Williamson's Instruments in Arkansas. They repair clocks (long with others instruments), they might be able to repair yours.


TJ said:
While we are on the subject of clocks does anyone know of somebody that can fix a string wind clock. I have a New Haven string wind that needs some repair.
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TJ said:
While we are on the subject of clocks does anyone know of somebody that can fix a string wind clock. I have a New Haven string wind that needs some repair.
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I have a good friend here in Ventura, CA that is very good at repairing old clocks, electric and mechanical. He has tuned up the string wind clock in my '36 several times..
 
blucar said:
I have a good friend here in Ventura, CA that is very good at repairing old clocks, electric and mechanical. He has tuned up the string wind clock in my '36 several times..
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Bill, send me a PM on your friend's info. Thanks
 
Thanks for the suggestions fellas. think I'll start looking locally first for a clock repair person (western NY) and maybe add a tiny bit of oil first to see if it helps at all. terry
 
Walker Bos. and Monroe Jewelers on Webster St. in North Tonawanda does clock repairs.
 
After some years of operation the lubricant (oil) on the clock movement dries out and becomes restrictive to the gears and bearings and slows it down or stops it. The movement needs to be washed out with a special solvent and relubed with a correct clock oil. The movement should be checked closely for any wear. Using just any old type of light oil should be avoided. Regards, Kevin.
 
Fortunately, don't have a mirror clock in my '33. Oh, Dear, what time do you have . . .

Plus, I have a pleasant delightful dinner every night!
 
Per my friend the clock repairman: Mobil One 5/30 is the accepted oil for clocks, electric and wind up. Of course if you try to repair/service the clock, you might have a fool for a client.
 
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