Re: Westminster clock.
Hi Al,
I'm no expert, but...
AFAIK, the pallet cock (the adjustable bit on the back that supports the back end of the pallet arbor) should be square with respect to the plates (i.e. not slanted) and should be as low as possible without it causing the escape wheel to stall. A tiny drop of clock oil where the pallets meet the escape wheel teeth is advised. Best adjusted with no power in the spring, and the escape wheel rotated with light finger pressure, to prevent disaster.
Worry about the beat later. You can tilt the whole clock movement/case to get things in-beat for testing purposes.
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