EMM Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I have an escape wheel that is just flopping around when the second wheel turns. It does nothing at all when the balance assembly turns. Here's a videohttp://vimeo.com/98872604What's the problem and how do I fix it?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Broken jewel or pallet fork isnt engaging properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMM Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I took the pallet fork out and it looks fine. Here is the wheel: Here's the pallet fork: Here's the bridge: Anything looking broken? Is there a chance this is a 6497-1 escape wheel, so it won't work in the Noob movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
436NR Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's the pallet fork. I've repaired this before. Be sure it's seated properly and the stones are engaging the escapement. Replace the fork if it's not engaging. One of the stones could've recessed too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Broken top pivot on the escape wheel, look at the picture guys You need a new escape wheel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Agree with CeeJay, the pivot is broken off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) This is what the balance staff should look like. Notice the pivot at the end? Missing from the one above. Edited June 23, 2014 by ceejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Are you sure the jewel on the balance wheel is in the pallet fork. I don't see the bal assy moving. Remove the balance assy and be sure the jewel from the balance wheel is in the pallet fork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMM Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yep, pivots are missing top and bottom. Far as I can tell, the new one came without them. Second question - is that vertical gear with the pivots removable from the wheel part as in ceejay's picture? If so, how do they "stick" together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 They are a press fit but it will be a lot easier and less painful to just get another escape wheel. I would put up a WTB for a escapement wheel (15 teeth) for an Asian 6497, there must be plenty about Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
436NR Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Broken top pivot on the escape wheel, look at the picture guys You need a new escape wheel. Ahhhh..... Yes! I didn't look close enough at the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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