[GreenKeys] Model 14 tape printer repairs, parts, etc.

[John Nagle]

    I'm still restoring the three Model 14 tape printers I
was given recently.  All three typing units now print,
but I have a few outstanding problems.

    On one unit, the motor will sometimes not start.  It
just hums until rotated slightly.  Then it runs fine.
That indicates some problem with the starting switch or winding,
of course.  It's a GE synchronous motor.  Any suggestions?

    One machine was apparently dropped at some point.  I've
been able to fix the damage and make it work, but I could
use a few parts:

     Teletype Model 14,
     Ref. bulletin 1028,
     http://www.aetherltd.com/public/model14manuals/1028B-Iss2-Feb36.pdf

         Page 2,
         6930 Tape Guide, Left (for 5/16" tape).
         Page 4,
         71697 Clamping Plate (the pointer of the range finder)

    If anyone has those available, please let me know.  Also, if
anyone has a supply of old-style Remington (not green key)
keytops (page 6, 55080 Bezel), I could use some of those.
I only need about two or three; the keyboards are in OK shape.
Thanks.

    Two of the machines are early 2B Western Union machines,
with the chrome Remington typewriter keys, not green keys, and
set up for 5/16 paper tape.  (I'm the guy with all the 5/16"
tape).  Those machines I can use.

    The other machine is a Bell System machine with green keys.  The Bell
System machine uses 3/8" tape, has a polar relay, and its base
has a lot of big resistors and caps.  It also has the "fractions" font. 
  If anyone wants a Bell System machine, let me know.  The
typing unit has been cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and tested, and
works fine when placed on a working 2B base. 60 speed gears.
I haven't done anything to the Bell System base, which appears intact.

				John Nagle