Hi Bob, newcomers, and oldtimers!
Bought Bob's video tapes many years ago. They really started me in the right direction. Took a clock repair course from two guys that keep all the clocks running at the Henry Ford Museum. What an experience! Recently purchased the online course. Fantastic!! Best money I've spent in a long long time.
I have a Seth Thomas Rival that I bought thinking I could give it as a present. In the antique shop I could see that the clock was rebushed. All looked relatively tight. Very clean! I started the pendulum and this clock appeared to be a good find....until I got it home. After the clock struck 33 o'clock, I decided to remove the movement from the case. That's when I noticed the upper and lower levers had marks all over them as if they were readjusted with pliers. (See video "Striking Mechanism, Count Wheel 2"). I've disassembled the clock and believe I should replace the upper and lower levers. From my very amature eye, all else looks good. I've searched the net for parts and don't really see where I could possibly find these parts. My next step was to search the online auction houses and look for a similar basket case. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find parts, or, have a favorite place you look for parts type clocks?
Thanks!
Ron from Michigan