[GreenKeys] Lube

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SP8591_Flexowriter_Technical_Manual_1959, pages 490. code translator 
lubrication could be of ome help.

On 28-04-17 20:10, Michael Zahorik wrote:
> The last few days, me Flexowriter has been giving my fits. The typing
> machine works fine, but the translator has been the problem. It would
> not type a character or type the wrong one. The translator converts the
> tape reader contacts or the computer input into mechanical pulls on the
> 'seekers' which in turn operates the typing machine. Well..... I found
> quite a bit of old lube that had turned into tar on the translator
> magnets and armatures. This would cause the armatures to stick and not
> release quickly enough. I also found some of this same gunk on some of
> the mechanical parts that move. Making them move slower then needed. So
> after some cleaning and adjusting, the unit is working again.
>
> My question is should the mechanical levers, bails, cams etal be lubed?
> There is not much in the Friden manuals regarding lubing the translator.
> So I've been rather stingy with any oil. Afraid I'd gum it up again. Any
> advice on lube. The Friden can't be that different than the TeleType in
> this department. Thanks Mike
>
> Mike Zahorik (414) 254-6768
>
>
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