August 15, 2011, 11:47
Jon BeemanLarger spring on Time or Strike?
I have a mechanism from an Ithaca tall case clock that I disassembled for cleaning. I am not sure which spring goes on which side. I usually mark them when I take them off the arbor, but must have missed this important detail this time. Does anyone know which side takes the larger spring?
Thanks,
Jonathon
August 18, 2011, 16:59
Eddie G. HinesGREETINGS, USUALLY THE LARGER SPRING GOES ON THE STRIKE SIDE. EDDIE
September 11, 2011, 21:55
Jon BeemanHi Eddie, Thanks for your reply. I guessed that too and tried it that way. After seeing it run I don’t think the weaker spring would drive the chiming side very well. Thanks again for the help. Jon