[GreenKeys] Teletype ASR Model 33 TZ

[Paul Heller]

That transformation (resurrection is a much better word for it) is absolutely amazing.


Paul
W2TTY

> On Jan 10, 2016, at 5:55 PM, Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> First let me say GREAT JOB to Mike for saving the machine from the dumpster.
> 
> In a counter-discouragement, I've successfully restored several pieces of seriously mouse-infected transmitters that were chock full of relays and mouse poop. I had to disassemble all the way down to the nut/bolt level and replace the hardware and wiring when absolutely necessary. I did learn the machines intimately and a lot of stuff cleaned up quite well with Simple Green after a strong session with the air hose pushing and the shop-vac pulling.
> 
> I have a moused 28KSR in the garage that I expect to get running - high pressure water then WD-40 to get it clean and stabilized.
> Now it turns over by hand OK. We'll see what happens - I may have to eat my words after I get it on the bench.
> 
> For inspiration, here's photos of ricebox's "Rusty" resurrection.
> http://virhistory.com/ricebox/Rusty/Rusty.html <http://virhistory.com/ricebox/Rusty/Rusty.html>
> 
> So I say Mike, go to it! and Good Luck!
> 
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com/>
> 
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