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Hi,

I'm a newbie, and I have been working on a Hirco watch with a 1187/94 movement. The balance spring was damaged, so I obtained a replacement from a donor watch. Eventually I managed to fit it and get the movement running, but it only runs when it is face up! When I turn it on it's face it stops. Any ideas?

Keith 

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It could be a dozen different things. This would be like replacing the fuel injection system on a vintage Volvo 164 then asking why it only runs at idle... could you supply any more information? How did you do the service, what have you checked so far,  how well is it actually running in that one position, close up pics if possible with balance removed and in place, etc. 

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2 hours ago, nickelsilver said:

 This would be like replacing the fuel injection system on a vintage Volvo 164 then asking why it only runs at idle... 

I have checked.. that is a Bosh D-Jetronic (electronic), not the worse thing ever, probably few sensors and discrete components..

Try instead a fully mechanical Alfa Romeo SPICA ?

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