[GreenKeys] ASR-33 Chattering...and the beginning of an adventure!

[John Kelley]

Good afternoon everyone! I've just managed to acquire an ASR-33....an 
item I've been searching for about 2 years. I first used one of these 
while playing with early PC's in the 1970's and later used one 
on-the-job connected to a PDP-11.

Thanks to the seller I have three manuals (tech and parts) but now need 
some assistance getting up to speed. I've subscribed to Greenkeys 
throughout my journey and now believe more active participation would be 
helpful.

After a good cleaning and oiling, I cautiously turned this machine on 
for the first time. Whether in local or remote, it simply chatters at 
its current location. The carriage doesn't move. Searching around the 
web I found a video that describes my problem pretty well but presents 
no solutions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEgqg-TTpVA

I'm studying the manuals but still getting familiar with the 
nomenclature. Any hints, advice or head-starts would be greatly appreciated!

I'll also be looking for some parts as the project commences. I'd like 
to find sources everyone here could recommend...it looks like Mr. TTY 
might be a good resource for a new cover, plastic selector handle for 
the tape reader, and a paper door spring. It would not at all surprise 
me that more odds and ends will be needed.

Thanks for all you do to help folks that love these old machines. I'm 
looking forward to this adventure!

John