Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

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Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by RGould1910 » Thu May 19, 2022 11:27 pm

I have a Stewart & Clark rim wind eight day clock on my 1910 that stopped running a few years ago. Is there anyone I can trust to service/ repair it?
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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by TWrenn » Fri May 20, 2022 7:51 am

Maybe Tim Simonson here in Ohio...he's a clock guy...don't know if he'd try this one or not. He's an avid Model T'er, so should be trustworthy! I'll check with a friend of his and mine who knows his address and stuff. I'll PM ya later.


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by RGould1910 » Fri May 20, 2022 9:29 am

Thanks Tim. I need help on this one.


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Colin Mavins » Fri May 20, 2022 10:43 am

I would open it and see if anything is broken if not oil it I have fixed both of my clocks with clock oil


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Colin Mavins » Fri May 20, 2022 11:00 am

They are a very simple clock I have found the biggest problem is dust I found my clock
would run 8 days and over the years less days now its back to 8
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remove the rim and the 3 screws in the back of the brass case and the clock assembly slides out you can see all the moving parts the only thing you can't see is the main spring. I used a very lite air and then clock oil on all the shafts were they meet the brass plate . I did not have to disassemble the clock to clean Cheers From Winnipeg


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Colin Mavins » Fri May 20, 2022 11:04 am

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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Colin Mavins » Fri May 20, 2022 11:18 am

One other though, a friend of mine when setting his clock moved the small lever located when you are looking at the clock face upper right corner that lever is used to set the speed at which the clock runs. In his case he moved it all the way to the s end without knowing and that stopped his clock when we reset the speed it ran fine Just a thought Cheers Colin


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Scott_Conger » Fri May 20, 2022 12:29 pm

those are pin-lever escapements. Usually the 2nd wheel bushes are worn as are the fork pivots and the conical pivots on the balance wheel
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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Dropacent » Fri May 20, 2022 1:25 pm

I cannot speak for cousin Tim, but he is real busy with bigger clock work, and really doubt he would be interested. I’m in no way shape or form a clock repairman , but do love them and never pass on a pretty one. I’ve had a real good success rate with the following; I’ve always had good luck on just cleaning and oiling them. The vast majority take right off because they were so overbuilt. Rather than let it out of your hands sending somewhere far away and maybe never seeing it again, I’d suggest taking it out of the case, spraying with carb cleaner and then a very light oil on any pivot points. Finding a small bottle of clock oil online shouldn’t be that difficult. Apply with a toothpick, I’ll bet you a dollar to a doughnut she starts ticking and stays ticking. As for keeping accurate time , that’s another matter, but who really cares? You going to wind it once a week? You can do it , Richard !! If it’s actually broken,or worn out which I’ve rarely run into, it’ll cost far more to repair than what it’s worth. If it’s granddaddy’s, maybe worth it, but otherwise, NOT. I’ve even had real good luck with cheapie movements sold for dash and header clocks for the later T & A ( and of course the other brands. T owners would likely NOT have installed a $20 clock in a later car. JMHO


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by RGould1910 » Fri May 20, 2022 5:18 pm

Thank you for the helpful photos, explanation and words of encouragement. I have zero experience with clocks. If I did, I'd probably have a go at at least cleaning and oiling the clock. But I'm wise enough or at least hesitant enough not to use this very nice clock as a learning project.
Still hoping someone can suggest a reputable and reliable clocksmith familar with these early pieces.
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"Aren't you worried about outrunning the bear?"
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"No, all I need to do is outrun you!"


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Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock

Post by Dropacent » Fri May 20, 2022 6:19 pm

It’s not at all complicated , Richard. If I can , ANYBODY can. Now if you tend to start wrenching when you get inside things, that’s another issue. My bigger issue. from past experience is sending things off and never seeing them again. Most small clock repair people aren’t spring chickens.

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