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Servicing another Navitimer for a work colleague (again, I suggested he get it done professionally), this one relatively new. It has an ETA base movement with a DD chrono module bolted on. I've serviced the base movement and it's all running well. The chrono module is another story!

 I've done a DD module before, but this one is a little different. I'm struggling to get the stop-start function to work. I can see what it's meant to do, but it's not doing it. Any clues?

Image 1 shows it in the stopped position, highlighting the area of interest  image 2 is a close up showing how the arms should move when the pusher is activated. Image 3 shows what happens - the cam moves, but the lower arm doesn't pick up the post on the pusher lever. I've highlighted what should have happened and image 4 shows it in the correct running position with the post engaged with the lower arm ready to stop. Image 5 shows what happens after pushing again - the post should be picked up by the upper arm but it isn't.

 Some parts aren't in place, but I don't think I've removed any that assist in the stop start. And excuse the greasy mess - if I ever figure out what's wrong I'll put it through the wash again before final reassembly.

 Could the return springs be the issue? The clothes-peg shaped one between the two arms is in the right place as far as I know, but seems weak. And the operating level return spring is there too but again seems weak.

 Thanks in advance for any suggestions  

 

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Solved it!!!!!

A post on the underside of the operating lever return was sitting on the wrong side of the spring. Due to the design it worked a bit, but not properly. Refitted the lever while retracting the spring and now it does what it should!

I think you learn more if you solve a problem yourself rather than being told the answer. Now it's back in the wash, and see if I can get this thing up and running!

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