Quartz clock movement installation
Quartz clock movement installation
In essence, this is a quick step by step practical guide for the quartz clock movement installation. The first step is to get the old unit out of the way. Sometimes this is straightforward and sometimes it can be tricky.
Of course, this is done by removing the hands from the clock. Some clocks will have a glass bezel that will have to be taken off in order to get to the hands. Every clock is different so thoroughly look your clock over to see how it was put together.
Then remove the hex nut that is on the post where the hands were. In essence, the movement will fall out the back of the clock dial.
On occasion, the movement will have glue holding it in place. So, if this is the case, very gently pry the movement off of the back of the clock with a screwdriver.
Now it is out of the way and installation of the new quartz clock movement bought from Clockworks can be done.
Likewise, Quartz clock movement installation is usually very easy. Altogether, these are the assembly instructions for the time only quartz clock movement into the clock case.
Sequential order of installation
- 1. Place the steel hanger over the post with the threads (optional)
- 2. Place black rubber washer on the post next (optional)
- 3. Start mounting the movement by putting the post through the dial
- 4. Then on the front of the dial, slide the brass washer onto the post of the movement.
- 5. Put the hex nut on post and tighten so it holds the movement to the back of the clock face.
- 6. Push hour hand on the post by friction fit
- 7. Put the minute hand on the post
- 8. If using a second screw the doughnut on to hold the minute hand in place. Then install the second hand now by friction fit. The post just sticks onto the pin at the end of the post.
- 9. If not using a second hand just secure the minute hand with the pretty cap nut.
The movement installation is now complete
Naturally, this applies to all clock movements that take a battery available on Clockworks.
For example, chiming quartz, time only, and high torque. Of course, the exception to this would be clock inserts.
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Hello,
I recently purchased the QU40 movement for a wall clock that I built, (order #321000). It is accurately keeping time however the chiming function is inconsistent. I have it set at the 4X4 setting and when it reaches the hour on the Westminster chime it plays the first 4 notes but after playing the 6th note it stops chiming and does not bong at all. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd quarters don’t play at all. Can you assist with this issue?
My plan is to have this clock shipped to my son who lives out of state but the clock needs to be fully operational. Thank you.
Regards,
Joe O
781-752-9650
Please email this same question to us instead to clockworks@clockworks.com with the order number or your full name. We will swap that movement out
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
What is the diameter of the hole in the clock face through which the clock motor shaft is inserted?
Thank you.
Best,
Rizwan
3/8 inch
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have installed the clock movement & now don’t know how to install the chime movement, help please
Please rephrase the question, not understanding
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have followed the instructions but the chime is about 2 minutes off (it chimes two minutes after the hour. How do I correct this?
Make it strike the hour
Take off the hands
Put the hands back on to the time where the clock striked
Set to time with the minute hand.
IF the minute hand is not exactly on the hour, when it strikes the hour, do this
There is a circle hand setting knob on the back of the movement. Hold this still with your fingers as you turn the minute
hand to where the clock just chimed. Let go. Set to time.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Heavy Duty External Quartz Pendulum Drive
Will not swing pendulum. Ok on the bench without pendulum
Size 12.5 ounces , 41 inch stick fresh C batteries
Tested with 2lbs 8oz (1100 grams), 44 inch long metal lyre pendulum with 8 ½ wide bob and it runs it perfectly fine. Any more weight than this, it can not be said for sure if this unit will run it.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
THANX
Recently received a car clock with a quartz installed. One wire attached. This is to be connected to a live power source? I suppose the negative connection is achieved when the clock is re-installed?
Hi,
Sorry but we never did get into car clocks. Cant help
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I just received my replacement but it is chiming on the half hour. How do I move the hands so it chimes on the hour?
1. take off the minute hand
2. reinstall it pointing the other direction
3. set to time
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Recently, I purchased a clock movement from you for a custom installation on a whisky barrel head, which is about 1.25″ thick. The shaft on the movement is too short to penetrate the depth of the barrel head. The issue will require me a) to recess your movement in the back of the oak head or b) to secure a movement with a longer shaft on the movement. Do you offer a movement with a shaft longer than standard? Thanks, Huxley
Sorry do not. It is not made that long.
We offer these in C cell
https://www.clockworks.com/product/c-cell-super-torque-clock-movement
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
replacing movement/battery area of quartz clock, post is not big enough on replacement to screw hands back onto??
See various options for post lengths to be selected prior to being able to check out on the right side of the product page
https://www.clockworks.com/product/quartz-battery-clock-movement
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
AWI / BHI / Lifetime NAWCC
I’m having trouble fitting the minute hand on the post. Are they universal? I have battery movements purchased at craft store but the hands were purchased from Clockworks.
Not all universal no. Our hands fit our clock movements however
James
how come my quartz clock dont tick toc
how come my quartz clock dont tick tock
Quartz clock movements do not tick tock, only the mechanical ones make that sound.
Thank you !
Clockworks Team