Always an adventure, but the correct tools make the job much easier @WatchMaker. I hope to grow out my arsenal of good hand tools, etc. and come up with smart ways to do the rest (cleaning, paint or lume work.)   That's true, I was wondering what could be bad if it runs for several hours and then stops or if it's just in need of a service. You make a point on bent vs. sheared balance staff. The timegrapher reading is all over the place but mostly negative, looks like a proper snow stor