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Elgin: Sluggish Pallet Fork


rduckwor

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Working on an Elgin 10/5, GR 673 for myself.  Came in running, I dis-assembled and cleaned.  The train runs very well, and the balance swings like a champ.  The pallet fork is very difficult to seat and when I <THINK> I have it seated, it is very sluggish.  It doesn't "flick" from post to post.  I have looked at both jewels under the microscope, they appear pristine.  I have looked at the pallet under the microscope, neither pivot appears damaged or bent.  I even tried a spare pallet from another 15/0 movement.  No joy.

 

What am I missing here?


Thanks,


RMD

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OH:  I'm not sure I ever got the pivots seated.  I am going to try once again and will check end shake and make certain the pivots are in the jewels.  I have attempted to seat the pallet at least 10 time today.  what's that saying about doing the same thing over and over . . .


Thanks,

 

RMD

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