The problem that you run into by not taking it apart prior to cleaning it, is that you will not be able to lubricate a lot of areas. Typically they are set so close to the dial it is difficult to get a tool under them to pry it off. The alarm hand is the toughest to remove on these. If you find them bent straighten them and leave them that way. Bending them can cause the dial pan to be off center. They will break off after a few cleanings so do not bend them. If they are bend that means someone has been in the clock and bent them. Put it back in the case, and put everything back together.ĭo not bend the tabs on the dial pan. Run the hands around, using the time set knob, to make sure they're not touching each other.ġ8. Use firm pressure seat it onto the minute shaft. Use firm pressure seat it onto the hour pipe.ġ6. Put the hour hand back on, pointing straight up to 12. Use firm pressure seat it onto the arbor.ġ5. Put the alarm hand back on, pointing straight up to 12. Turn the alarm-set knob SLOWLY just until it clicks to release the alarm.ġ4. (If it doesn't, there's not much more YOU can do at this point).ġ2. Give the balance wheel -the one with the hairspring- a gentle boost to start it oscillating back & forth. With a toothpick, put a tiny dab of oil on each pivot that you can reach, where it pokes thru the plate. Pour a half teaspoonful of oil into a clean bottle cap.ġ0. Since you don't have clock oil, sewing-machine oil or 3-in-1 will have to do. Generally, all these old Big Bens need is a good cleaning.ĩ. It's not the best way, but it should get your clock running again. Make sure that the mainspring and alarm spring have been thoroughly "de-watered" as they are susceptible to rust.Ĭlock purists will shudder at this method of cleaning, but you currently have no alternative. Pour the alcohol into a pan or bowl and swish the movement around in it. Wash it thoroughly with hot water from the tap.ħ. Squirt the movement all over, and in between the plates, with Simple Green. Buy a bottle of SIMPLE GREEN houshold cleaner, and a quart of denatured alcohol (shellac thinner) at the paint store.Ĥ. Pry the ends up with a small screwdriver.ģ. Two tin tabs pokes thru the front plate and bent over. You say that you already have the movement out of the case.ġ. Since you don't have clock cleaning solution, and aren't able to take the movement apart to clean it, here's what I would do.
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