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Star Cam does not provide enough 1st qtr lift

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February 10, 2006, 16:51
William Chappell
Star Cam does not provide enough 1st qtr lift
I overhauled an Urgos 32328. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th qtr chimes are fine. But strangely, 1st quarter doesn't have adequate lift to warn the chime! I can cheat and force more lift or even readjust the chime locking lever to reduce the lock, (this movement has internal chime locking levers). But, I would think if 2nd through 4th have adequate lift, 1st quarter should be OK also. Any thoughts?

As always, your comments are appreciated.

Bill
February 10, 2006, 17:06
J. Bruce Weeks
Bill,

Measure the distance from the center shaft to the tip of the star on 1st, 2nd & 3rd quarters then compare. Could be just worn down. You could repair it by planishing the 1st qtr point a bit to stretch it.