how to fix Grandfather clock The pendulum starts, then stops. Tried all info on instructions. What gives?
sequim2005 asked:
It is balanced perfectly. It was working fine, then my aunt had to leave the assisted living The weights could not be moved, sot now when we tried to get it going again, the pendulum will start up , then stop Ttried all methods on instructions and other means. Have patience too !! What can I do now before we have to send for the expensive repair man She is in hospice now It is a Ridgeway brand from the 60’s.
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It is balanced perfectly. It was working fine, then my aunt had to leave the assisted living The weights could not be moved, sot now when we tried to get it going again, the pendulum will start up , then stop Ttried all methods on instructions and other means. Have patience too !! What can I do now before we have to send for the expensive repair man She is in hospice now It is a Ridgeway brand from the 60’s.
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