[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 15 Pull Bar?

Bruce ECS bruce at ecsindustries.com
Wed Mar 29 22:28:37 EDT 2017


Hi Everyone,

I am new to the GreenKeys list, and I'm just in the process of restoring 
my first Teletype Teleprinter here in Melbourne Australia, which I 
picked up Tuesday this week.
I believe it was originally a Model 20....as it has a paper tape punch, 
and character counter mounted on the left hand side.

I've madly been reading the GreenKeys archives, and no....I'm not going 
to ask what oil to use !!!
It looks like someone has at one time tried to connect the unit to 
240VAC....as the Fusetron W3 fuse is blown.....luckily the motor is 
still OK. (I will megger and check the rest of the wiring before 
powering up)
It also looks, like someone has played with the right hand type bars (S, 
X, Q) as 3 are slightly bent, along with the corresponding bent pull 
bars, one of which is actually broken, and  missing about 20mm from the 
end that (should) poke through the front of the type basket.

I am confident that I can straighten the bent type and pull bars, but 
the broken one will need to be replaced. I am hoping there may be 
someone who can sell me a Pull Bar - (Part Number 74185) so I can keep 
on with the restoration, or point me in the direction of where I might 
find one. Being in Australia somewhat limits parts availability. I've 
sent off a message to RTTY Electronics, but I feel bad that such a small 
part will be more trouble than it's worth for Paul to ship to me in Aus. 
If anyone knows of a source of parts locally that would be ideal, and 
greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading.

Cheers,
Bruce Phillips










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