Sessions Westminster Electric Clock, adjusting strike

[@EvanWolfe-vx9dh]

I just bought this clock at a yard sale! Thanks Mark.

[@markl.bardenwerpersr.7925]

Let me know how you do with it.

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

huh. i never knew this kinda setup existed. only one i knew of before seeing this vid was the Telechron i have. 20.Aug.2023

[@jordanbusby6231]

Neat how sessions came up with this

[@markl.bardenwerpersr.7925]

Correction. That gear is not adjustable. The hour hand is moved to the correct number of chimes just like any other.

[@margaretcollins2665]

@markl.bardenwerpersr.7925 HI Mark the clock guy - I have a Sessions electric Westminster mantel clock , it works, but tis currently not plugged in - the motor near the top of the clock gets warm and I think it need too bee repaired or replaced. Do you fix or know anyone that can help me fix that motor? Thanks

[@markl.bardenwerpersr.7925]

I just checked the resistance of my chime side motor. It's 1.35K ohms. See how much you get. Mine might not be healthy either, but it does work. It's a miracle any of them are still operating!

[@markl.bardenwerpersr.7925]

The Achilles Heel of these clocks is the driven gear shaft just off of the motor. There is a huge change in ratio at this gear and it has the full load of the chime train on it. On the other end of the shaft is the gathering wheel, which advances out the rack teeth. The bushing on the motor side is worn on every one I have seen. In fact, I have mine apart right now awaiting a bushing replacement. I farm out my bushing work.