Hello!
I have a problem with Hampden 18s center wheel, pinion is not locked but rolling, the some of safety pinion of waltham when is unlocked.
I not understand how fix (lock) it, can some one help me?
Thank you!
Fabrizio

The pinion shaft should be threaded,and the gear should turn until it seats at the bottom of the threads. It may not be catching the threads. Try pushing down on the gear as you turn it. The direction of the arrows in your photo should be the right direction to tighten it. Counter clockwise.

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The pinion shaft should be threaded,and the gear should turn until it seats at the bottom of the threads. It may not be catching the threads. Try pushing down on the gear as you turn it. The direction of the arrows in your photo should be the right direction to tighten it. Counter clockwise.

Not work, i can't fix it
Thank you

I fixed it ( i hope work and used correct mode ) i used staking tool and hammer on point 3.

Hello! I Restored it, now working strong






























HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL AMERICANS FRIENDS OF IHC FROM ITALY!

Nice work on that Hampden.

Beautifully Done!!

Fabrizio, That watch is a handsome watch indeed and you did a great job fixing the dial! Your posts are a pleasure to see! Happy New Year to you and ALL IHC185!

btw: I had a similar problem last week on a very rare Model 1 HC 16s Illinois main wheel and I sweat soldered the wheel to the staff hubs. That stabilized the staff to the wheel without interfering with the "safety pinion" action.

Hello David Abbe, in my pignon the whasher is present. After using the staking tool, the pinion turns in one direction and is locked in the other, works well.
I repaird the dial with WWW.SELVA.DE ceramic dust, first i cleaned it with "bath cleaner"

First



After cleaning



With ceramic dust (using alcool lamp )



Thanks!

Fabrizio, Compliments for a job well done and for the outstanding documentation.
Best wishes for a happy new year and many more pocket watch restorations!
Peter