Hamilton 770

[billys]

Brothers 

I'm just a hobbyist trying to install the train bridge back on a hamilton 770, I'm getting to the point of pulling my hair out. I should have stopped when I noticed the cap jewels were screwed down from underneath the plates. OMG

Why did I strip this thing 

[jdm]

1 hour ago, billys said:

Why did I strip this thing 

To learn.

Bring the work up to eye level, or sit lower. Have your forearms supported on the bench. Look at the pinions by the side with an eye piece that does not require to get too close. You will see which ones are sloped, gently bring them to the hole with fine tweezers or a toothpick. That may need to be done in a certain order. Eventually they all will go in.

[Rafael]

Just be patient. Sometimes it helps to: (a) keep a some mild pressure with a peg wood on the bridge so whatever gets in won't come out: and (b) try to gently turn some of the wheels. It helps getting others in place.