How To Fix An Overwound Clock Spring
We then determine if we can clean and lubricate it or if we have to replace it.
How to fix an overwound clock spring. If we suspect mainspring troubles in your broken clock the first thing we do is remove the mainspring from the clock movement. After all of that you don t actually have to wind the clock to the very end of its mainspring s capability. You want to stop just short of the fullest wind possible. Open the movement case and under a bright lamp light and with the aid of a magnifying glass inspect the gears cogs and.
How to unwind an overwound clock. Remove the screws that hold the movement housing in place. Remove the back of the clock with a small screwdriver like those designed for eyeglass repairs if needed. 2 dip a 12mm paintbrush in rubbing alcohol and slowly brush it over the pinion teeth and pivots.
If you release the key while the ratchet is off the clock may slip its mainspring. If your timepiece has a tiny pendulum you may need to wind it more often. We have special tools and equipment here in our repair shop for handling all sizes of mainsprings.