Brushing the mechanical works with a soft brush such as a paint brush should dislodge any dust or dirt.
How to fix an old wall clock.
Dried oil and debris can clog and stop the clock mechanism.
If no pendulum is attached your mantle clock may be regulated by a balance wheel which is operated by a spring.
Simply start the pendulum swinging and move the case gently until the tic and toc are in good balance.
Check to see if the spring is in working order.
Dabbing a few drops of clean oil on the area then restarting the pendulum should get the clock running again.
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Fixing an old advertising clock.
Replace the batteries if they are bad or corroded.
Check the batteries in the back of the clock for power.
Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12.
Your clock will now naturally emit a series of.
If dried oil is visible gently brush it away.
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Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
This is a typical problem that clock owners overlook and repairman find in seconds of laying eyes on the face of the piece.
Wind the spring as far as it will go.
Step 2 replace the batteries if the clock is running slow or it rings erratically.
How to reset my chiming clock.