Problem with Seth Thomas Clock

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:31 am     Post subject: Problem with Seth Thomas Clock

Hi I recently bought this Seth Thomas clock, clock seems to be recently serviced and well maintained. When I move the pendulum clock runs for 15 minutes and stops. I tried may times but with no luck. What might be the problem? Kindly help me to identify the year of the clock.

http://picasaweb.google.com/OurHeritageCollection/AntiqueClock#5531461723079652962

Regards,
Vijay

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:16 pm     Post subject:

Initially, you should check to make certain the movement (in respect to the case assembly) is perfectly level. If it is not level, the pendulum will (more than likely) stop swinging eventually. If this is not the problem, then you should proceed to make certain the clock movement is in beat. If need be, make adjustments to the crutch arm to make certain the movement is in beat. The crutch arm should swing an equal distance from center to left as it does from center to right. The crutch arm can be adjusted by pushing through the slight resistance until you have an equal swing. Usually one of these two options will correct the problem. If not, check to see if the suspension spring is broken.