Richard, Anything you do to that clock as a quick fix will just cause you to pull it again and do it right later on. Your best bet is to let a professional clean and repair it, or better yet, convert it to a quartz movement. I had Instrument Services in Wisconsin do mine, and it keeps perfect time. One thing I've learned over the years is to not rush a restoration. You will always end up having to do things twice (or 3 times) over. Bob J. 300G Danville, CA