[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 15 Pull Bar?

[Bruce Phillips]

Edit.......I believe it was originally a Model 19


On 30/03/2017 1:28 PM, Bruce ECS wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thanks for reading.
>
> Cheers,
> Bruce Phillips
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