I finally located a new escapement wheel with correct size staff to fit my Elgin #18 S/N 990032. Unfortunately the old movement that I found for parts is in pretty bad shape. I noticed quite a lot of corrosion on the staff and pivot. I tried cleaning it up by polishing it on the lathe. Unfortunately the pivot broke off. I now have a good wheel with broken staff and a good staff with a damaged wheel. Is it possible to remove the wheel from the damaged staff and stake it on to the good staff?
Steve