Weight chain locked in the up position

by clanlamb2

serial no. 7706769

serial no. 7706769

I have a "Colonial" clock, serial no. 7706769.


A weight chain has got locked in the up position.

Is there a safe way to release the mechanism?

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Apr 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		2chain, 2 weight pendulum clock chains jammed NEW
by: Wendy

2 chains + 2 weights on my wall clock also stuck but cannot even get pendulum to continue swinging as needs chains to motivate the to and fro.
Jan 24, 2015
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by: Anonymous

I also have a Colonial Zeeland grandfather clock with both side weights stuck in high position. It was made in the 1970s and I just acquired it. Do you have information on how to fix it. The big middle weight does move.
Dec 25, 2011
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by: Anonymous

My center weight is stuck up between the movement front and back plate ( to high up to disconnect the weight) is there any way to release this to get it down.
Oct 16, 2011
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by: Richard

When that has happened to me I've just let the pendulum swing. After the clock runs for 5-15 mins. I can pull on the loose chain and support the weight with my other hand and raise the weight. I try to do it smoothly and without stopping, but once I can pull the chain down I can pull in several steps.

I don't know if that helps with your situation but I hope so.

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