Eta 6497-1 Service

[vaccum]

This are a few pics I took while servicing an ETA 6497-1

Movement in pieces

Dial side balance spring jewel

Spring off

Jewel assy out

Spring ans jewel assy side by side

Removed jewel cap..notice how tiny is the jewel compared to the pallet stones

I checked to see if it was oiled .....yes it was

Then all parts went to the ultrasonic for cleaning and rinse

Some reassemble pics

Oiling

Silicone grease applied to the seals

Movement ready to be tested for rate and beat

Now fully reassembled and lume shot

Thanks for looking, vaccum

[Jetsons]

Excellent work, vaccum! Nice photos & thanks for sharing.

Man, I wish I could do this. It would make it far easier to enjoy this hobby.

Cheers,

Jet

[NRG]

Thanks for sharing!

I see you use a Microset timer. Do you happen to know if it does amplitude measurement without the PC software? IE standalone amplitude measurement....

[vaccum]

Thanks for sharing!

I see you use a Microset timer. Do you happen to know if it does amplitude measurement without the PC software? IE standalone amplitude measurement....

You need the new version of the software.

Cheers, vaccum

[kingkitesurf]

It must feel so good to 'overhaul' the engine... I haven't got the guts, tools and skills yet... Respect!

[RWG Technical]

Great post, so nice to see details of all the steps and easy to understand explinations...

On a side note, let me know when the package arrives...

Thanks for taking the time to show this process...well done.

RG

[vaccum]

Great post, so nice to see details of all the steps and easy to understand explinations...

On a side note, let me know when the package arrives...

Thanks for taking the time to show this process...well done.

RG

Thanks!. I will let you know when it gets here.

Cheers, vaccum