[GreenKeys] Restoring an ASR33...

[Teletypeparts]

Clay,

Forgot the oil pad.  They are not necessary, but the machine will run quieter with one in it.  I just cut out some and I will throw one in if you want any of the other parts or paper.

  Wayne


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From: Teletypeparts <teletypeparts at aol.com>
To: carcher <carcher at parkcity.net>; greenkeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, May 23, 2012 2:59 pm
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Restoring an ASR33...


Clay,
 
Good work on the restore so far.  I use Duco Cement for cover repairs.  It also melts the plastic slightly for good bond.  You cant clamp it tightly tho or the cement wont work as well.  
 
I have all the parts you want, but all are used and may not be what you want if you are looking for pristine look.  
 
Platen knob used, and can be cleaned up perfectly.
 
Front plate, someone drilled two holes in the plate to help hold it on.  Dumb, but thats the way I received a few used ones.  They are hard to find in pristine condition.  
 
I have some complete punch covers with plastic knobs, again used and maybe not perfect.  It would help if I could see a picture of your 33 to see how faded or yellowed it is to try and match up the TP cover color.  
 
I can supply you with two rolls of white paper and two rolls of paper tape.  I also have some half rolls of tape, not used, but came that way for another machine I guess.  Tell me where you live and the price on all this stuff will be minimal.  
 
Send the pic if you would.  

I live in Vermont.
 
Wayne


-----Original Message-----
From: Clay Archer <carcher at parkcity.net>
To: greenkeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, May 23, 2012 10:06 am
Subject: [GreenKeys] Restoring an ASR33...



 
I recently picked up an ASR-33 to restore.  I thought I would share my progress with the group and I have a few questions and need a few parts.
 
It seems to be in relitivly good shape. No sign of rust.  I cleaned it up with compressed air and applied a little oil before powering it on.  The hammer pad has been replaced with a piece of plastic hose, which seems to be the preferred replacement suggested on the web.  It seems to print the correct characters with a little fading on the right side of some characters.  I removed the print head and cleaned it.  The typeset seems to be sharp with no damaged letters.
 
The case had several cracks and breaks.  I removed and cleaned up several repairs attempted by previous owners and I have been expirementing with other repair methods.  I have found that PVC glue works well to "melt" the joint together and I back it with fiberglass cloth with epoxy for extra strength.  Seems to work well.
 
I believe these are supposed to have a felt pad in the bottom to soak up the extra oil.  This unit doesn't have it.   Is it really necessary?
 
Needed items:
 
Platon knob
Punch cover with the four buttons
Front "T E L E T Y P E" label plate
 
I also need paper and paper tape.   I have been searching the web, but only found one site selling by the case.   I don't want to invest several hundred dollars when all I need is a couple rolls.
 
Thanks for your help,
 
Clay


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