[GreenKeys] Model 15 crank does not turn the platen

[Derek Cohn/WB0TUA]

Hi Everyone,

I finally got my tape cut for my demo on Saturday at the old Wabash depot in Ferguson, MO.   Took about a million tries before I was able to type two paragraphs without a typo!

I noticed the last few times that I tried to advance the paper on the Model 15 with the carriage crank, it was a little "sloppy".  In other words, I had to turn the crank a little bit until the carriage advanced.  A few minutes ago, I tried to advance some paper out of the Model 15 and the crank just free wheels.  I can see the silver rod it's attached to turning but the carriage no longer turns with the crank.  The carriage turns perfectly when I'm printing text.  Is there some sort of lever or other item I may have knocked out of place?  At this point, the only way I can advance the paper is by using the LF key or grabbing the paper with my hands and yanking upward.

Here's a photo of the crank where it attaches to the carriage.

http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/crank.jpg

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks and 73,

Derek
WB0TUA