number of clock chimes is off the number

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:13 pm     Post subject: number of clock chimes is off the number

when it is 1:00, the clock chimes 12 times, then at 2:00, it chimes 1 time, etc., etc., etc. how hard is it to get it back to the correct number of chimes per the hour? i have tried moving the clock forward manually, but nothing helps. only the hour chimes are off; the chimes work correctly at quarter, half and 3/4 hour.

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:24 pm     Post subject:

Need to know what sort of clock it is to give a better prognosis. Is it a longcase, Westminster chiming mantle clock? If it is a mass produced British or German Napoleon hat type clock, then gently try moving the hour hand on its pipe, holding the hand nearest you can to its centre to avoid bending or breaking the hand.

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:37 pm     Post subject:

If this is a mechanical movement, remove the hour hand and re-mount it at the time the movement thinks it is (1 hour ahead). From that point, set the clock to the current time moving tthe minute hand clock-wise. Make certain to stop and allow the movement to chime at each quarter hour/hour before moving the minute hand again (or shut off the chimes if applicable).

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:05 pm     Post subject: number of clock chimes is off the number

dear chris,
IT WORKED!!!!! thank you, thank you, thank you. i couldn't afford to have a clock man come to my house right now because we are so short of money. i did exactly what you said and it just chimed 5 times at 5 o'clock.

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:19 pm     Post subject:

Glad to hear everything worked out and that you were able to save a little money as well! Glad I could help!

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:57 am     Post subject:

I get the message. No worries there.