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Alan

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Hi everyone, how are your holidays so far? Just wanted to share that I spent part of the holiday break helping a friend diagnose their machine, and sure enough, random spacing. We traced it to a sluggish escapement. If you’ve had this issue, what was the culprit?

For future reference, here are some troubleshooting Ideas:
  • Check the escapement wheel for uneven movement.
  • Look for old oil that’s turned sticky.
  • Make sure the carriage rails are clean and smooth.

Hope this helps!
 
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