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Hi all

Awhile ago Willow had a similar problem with a crutch that would not budge. Well, the one in the picture doesn't budge either. Cannot see any solder so I'm assuming it has had super glue or loctite applied. Thing is, it's in the wrong position, so obviously I need to move it. I'm thinking of applying a little heat with a spirit lamp.  Is this the correct approach, or have I missed something? The clock runs with the crutch and pendulum installed, but the beat is way off.

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Will.

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If I'm not mistaken it looks as if it is from a French movement I'm going by the finish. With many of these the crutch screwed on that is how it would be a friction tight fitting. If the long brass colar has two slits in it then more then likely it would be screwed. 

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Hi all, appreciate the help. Going to try the heat treatment later, hopefully this will solve the issue.

Hi oldhippy, yes, you are correct, crutch is from a nice old French movement. And oddly enough, I have another movement with the same issue. Though this crutch has the split you mention. This won't budge either. I think there's someone out there with a mountain of super glue and or loctite that they're trying to use up!

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Will.

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