[GreenKeys] Removing ASR33 typewheel

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In a message dated 9/16/2009 11:53:24  A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
iamvirtual at gmail.com writes:
I want to remove the  typewheel on my ASR33 Teletype to clean it.  The
documentation indicates  there is a special tool needed to hold the
typewheel when tightening the nut  on the top of the typewheel.

Is it possible to remove, clean and  reinstall the typewheel without
this tool?  If so, what are the  instructions?

What can I use to clean the typewheel?  Alcohol?  Water?  ??

Thanks!

--barrym
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Barry,
 
Forgot mention the solvent.  I use Sid Harvey's Fast Drying  Degreaser.  If 
the typewheel is very bad, you may need to use a round  toothpick on some 
of the letters.  After initial cleaning, contact cleaner  will do the job 
next time.  Some other Greenkeyers may help with their  favorite solvents.  
 
Wayne