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Sometimes your replacement sweeping mechanism will come with extra parts like metal hooks. In this case, your old clock hands must have the same mount style as the new clock movement. The extra length means more weight which will need a clock movement that can provide more torque. For clock hands longer than 4.5вЂќ, your silent clock mechanism needs to have a continuous sweep high torque motor. Divide it by two to get the length of second hand that can be used. To determine the clock hand size, measure your clock faceвЂ™s diameter. You should get the set that looks best on your clock face. They will have different styles and lengths to meet your needs. Most silent clock mechanism kits will often come with one or several sets of clock hands. The diameter of your clock dialвЂ™s mounting hole should be large enough so that the movementвЂ™s shaft fits through it. The threaded portion will be absent on clock movements that have a push on style. You should also ensure there is an extra 1/8вЂќ to add mounting hardware such as hex nut and washer. This threaded shaft length should be enough to fit through the thickness of the mounting surface. The threaded portion of the shaft will go through the clock dial material and secure the movement.

However, a shorter hand shaft cannot be used. A long shaft can always be shimmed down by using a pair of washers. Allow extra room to add a second hand or a cap nut on the minute hand. To use glass infront of your clock dial, there should be enough clearance here. For the total shaft length, measure from the movement housing to the tip of the shaft. A digital caliper or ruler can be used for this. The measurements needed are the overall length of the center hand shaft and threaded length. It is critical that you get the right size replacement/new clock movement that fits perfectly. However, you have to consider the factors below before you buy one. They will run quietly and keep accurate time. These non-ticking quartz movements can be used to repair and build clocks alike. Here the sweeping second hand will move silently around the clock dial.

For the former, a continuous sweep clock mechanism has to be used.

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How to buy the Best Continuous Sweep Silent Clock MechanismДЄ clockвЂ™s mechanism will determine whether it will run silently or with a clicking sound.

Before you set the time, replace the battery on its slot.

They should be parallel to each other and lined up at 12 o clock. This will secure the new silent running continuous sweep motor in place.

Place a washer on the part that threads through.

Now slide the movement shaft through the hole at the center of your clock case.

Top it off with a rubber/plastic gasket so that it lies between the mechanism and the back of the clock.

At this point, place the removable metal hanger(if any) on the shaft of your new silent clock movement.

Sometimes the mechanism will be housed on the clock back so that it does not move around.

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This will free the movement from the clock. Use pliers to loosen the hex nut that sits between the clock face and hands.

If the clock hands are held on with friction, all of them can be pulled off with relative ease.

An old movement can only be released if you can access the clockвЂ™s hands. If spring clips have been used instead, remove them to get the clock out of the frame.

Unscrew the old mechanism from the dial face and take off the backpanel.

We have put together a step-by-step instruction guide below to help streamline this process.

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Your new continuous sweep silent clock movement will render useless if you cannot install it.

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Now you can hang this silent upgrade too! How to replace and install a Continuous Sweep Silent Clock Mechanism During installation, dont forget to place the removable hook on the clock movement. Its very important you get these dimensions correct. With a threaded length of 7/16 in, clocks no thicker than 0.25 inches will fit on the 3 / 4 inch long movement shaft.

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