Ansonia desk clock

[willofiam]

Hey guys and gals, I have a Ansonia desk clock that I have a simple question for. when taking it apart the pieces on the minute arbor slid right off. after a thorough going thru and put back together, the hands are not moving, I assumed the pressure from this sandwiched between the plates would put enough friction on these parts to make it work but I am now thinking I have to press fit the end brass collet tight enough to have the friction needed. Am I right about that? have a great day, William,
here is a couple of photos

[mahlon]

He William, That looks a lot like the small movement I was asking you about a while back to help identify. It has the same spring loaded arbor. Could the spring be set and not applying enough pressure when the plates are back together?Mahlon

[mahlon]

After posting I remembered that the wheel on mine was friction fit, because I had trouble with the clock striking 7-10 min. before the hour. I twisted the wheel on the arbor back and tightened it on the arbor. and it solved the problem. Mahlon

[willofiam]

Thanks Mahlon, here is what I did, has been working just fine now..William

[arutha]

Nice work William Glad you got it done

[bernie weishapl]

Great job William.

[chris mabbott]

Nice work William, you know I’m impressed

[willofiam]

Thanks guys, see, even old dogs do new tricks. really not a big deal just hope that it should be like that, most likely….William

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