Melikey 0 Posted December 22, 2012 I have a Molnija 3602 that was working perfectly. I had disassembled it. When I re-assembled it, the balance no longer swings freely. It pivots but does not swing. Any suggestions as to what happened? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted December 22, 2012 I'm no expert, but it sounds like you broke it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted December 22, 2012 The balance is not back in it's jewels yet and you probably did not line the pin up with the yoke. This is a TINY pin so be careful you do not break it off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melikey 0 Posted December 23, 2012 So i thought i would take another try at it. After seeing if I could reinstall the staff, i see that the spring is resting on the balance wheel. I think i bent the spring out of shape at some point. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted December 23, 2012 It still sounds to me like the balance is not seated properly or like you said you bent something. You did not twist the hairspring over on itself, did you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melikey 0 Posted December 23, 2012 It looks like the spring is loaded to one side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted December 23, 2012 What happens if you take it back off? Does the spring stay like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melikey 0 Posted December 23, 2012 I have taken it off a and put it back on a few times since i started this thread. When i first removed the balance bridge i guess i pried too hard. The bridge popped off, the balance was still under the center wheel with the spring stretched across the movement and the bridge hanging off the opposite side of the movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT88 1 Posted December 23, 2012 "could be that" balance staff is damaged, slanted. check the ruby holding the staff too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites