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Omega Cal. 1002 Third Wheel Cannon Pinion Help

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Hello, I have a simple question. I am struggling to install my third wheel cannon pinion on an Omega Cal.1002. When I try to press it on with tweezers it doesn’t want to pop into place and I am worried with more force it will break, so I was wondering what is the best way to do it and how much force should it require to install to avoid breaking anything? Thanks!
 
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You really need to support the bridge and jewel on the underside when you press this on. Personally I use the Horia jewelling tool for this task...

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It clicks on with ease. By the way, this isn’t really a cannon pinion, as that is in the middle of the movement. This is a driving pinion.

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Unlike a cannon pinion, there is no real adjustment of the tension, so they all click on with a firm push, and no lubricant is applied like you would for a cannon pinion as it’s not designed to slip.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Al
 
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