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Hi all

I've been away for a while but I just got back to my 2836 today and finished putting it all together and it doesn't want to work.

Any suggestions? It works fine without reassembly of the date/time wheels and the automatic assembly.

Dave

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3 hours ago, Folkvisor said:

Any suggestions? It works fine without reassembly of the date/time wheels and the automatic assembly.

Fine as with full amplitude and regular pattern? If not, it's pointless to blame auto winding or calendar.

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6 hours ago, Folkvisor said:

I found a small piece of red thread under the barrel. There was also some white fluffy stuff in the movement. I have no idea how it got in there but it works fine now.

Well done nice to know it is sorted.

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1 hour ago, Folkvisor said:

Thank you. It was probably my fault all along though...LOL

Happens to us all and the fact is you sorted the problem so pat yourself on the back.

How many people can or do this sort of work I am a beginner compared to you so well done Sir.:bow:

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2 minutes ago, Folkvisor said:

I work very slowly so it took a while but it was nice a feeling sorting it out.

thank you

Patience a word very few understand these days now I never thought I would say that, I do now thanks to this forum.

Good people on here I won't forget that.

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