April 24, 2003, 16:13
Jerry FreedmanMercer Chronometer
I have an escape wheel with a broken pivot on the short side of the arbor. Parts for Mercers are not available. Can this be repaired, or do I have to find someone to make a whole new wheel with the arbor and pinion?
April 25, 2003, 03:45
Steve MaddoxI would think it could be repaired, but as usual, a picture would be most helpful for a more conclusive opinion.
In any event, making an escape wheel is extremely difficult. Even in a worst-case scenario, I'd think a new pinion would be all that would be necessary.
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Steve Maddox
President, NAWCC Chapter #62
North Little Rock, Arkansas
August 12, 2007, 18:13
Perry VermillionI have amercer posted on:
http://germanwatch.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=amer...ay&thread=1186021241It is 15366 and am trying to figure it's age.
August 12, 2007, 19:41
Jerry FreedmanPerry: According to Mercer's book, your chronometer dates to 1940.
August 14, 2007, 23:31
Perry VermillionJerry,
Great.
Any idea on what kind of ship used it?
Very best regards,
Perry