[GreenKeys] Need HELP with 15RO

[tony.podrasky]

Hi Nick;

I'm a bit confused: why did you adjust the magnets when you could
have just played with the rangefinder?

UE,
K2EAA - TONY
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On 04/29/2017 11:08 AM, Nick wrote:
> I have my TTY mentors Associated Press model 15RO on the bench, did a
> rookie mistake and need some help/advise.
> The unit was totally gummed up as you can imagine. Simple Green did a
> wonderful job and I think I did well by not using too much oil after
> cleaning was completed.
> Hand cranked for quite some time to make sure that all parts are moving
> freely.
> The motor tested good and it was time to fire up.
> The machine came back to live and actually she was printing pretty darn
> good with minor misprints only here and there.
> Thought I can fix that minor problem with a tiny adjustment at the
> selector magnets. I loosened up the the two bolts at the bracket to move
> the magnets a hair up. Unfortunately, they slipped down and I can't find
> the correct position any more - printing garbage only and also pretty
> fast, quite a bit faster then my good working 15KSR. But the speed could
> be my imagination.
>
> So, here is the million dollar question :
> How do you usually install or adjust the magnets correctly ???
>
> I am scratching my head now for the 3rd day :(
>
> Nick  -  N0NCQ


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