Smiths Sectric Self Starting Movement Directional Spring

[davidpar2]

Hello,

I recently acquired an ~85 year old Smiths wall clock with type 2 “deluxe” self starting movement. The synchronous motor starts right up and runs beautifully, but the spring mechanism for ensuring the self starting rotor rotates in one direction only, that being counter-clockwise (or anti-clockwise as you would say in UK) has detached. Is there anyone who could post a pic showing the detail of how this assembly is supposed to be fitted into place? I have attached a close up of the vicinity of the spring's placement and a pic of the three parts I found rattling around in the bakelite housing of the movement

[watchweasol]

Hi have a look on the net for Barrie Smith, books he did some books regarding the Selectric.

[oldhippy]

From what I remember if this is the same movement that I have repaired many years ago in my apprenticeship days, a clip is in a groove on the worm wheel so when it starts if it starts the wrong way the clip hits a part which then sends it the right way. Better photos of the movement might help me to help you. 

[davidpar2]

Thanks to both of you for the replies.  I actually received the pics and info I was looking for on another forum, and the clock is now together and running beautifully

[oldhippy]

That's nice to know.