[GreenKeys] ASR33 line feed slipping and other woes

[Paul Heller]

Ok sorry. I misunderstood. I cannot help with that issue. 

Paul


> On Feb 8, 2021, at 5:58 PM, Michael Katzmann <vk2bea at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is not the paper slipping, it's the platten not turning properly.
> There is a pawl that pulls the toothed wheel on the left. If I pull
> this down from behind, the platten turns. It is whatever this is
> attached to that is slipping prematurely.
> 
>> On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 11:39 AM Paul Heller <paul0926 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I had this first problem with my 32. My solution was a good cleaning of the platten. I had some old (unobtainium due to the chemicals contained it it) typewriter platten cleaner. Perhaps there is something modern that can be used. Maybe very light sanding of the platten (I did not have to do that).
>> 
>> Also check the small roller in the middle at the bottom of the Platten to make sure it is smooth and round and did not get a flat spot on it from years of being unused.
>> 
>> Paul
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>> 
>> On Feb 8, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Michael Katzmann <vk2bea at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> A couple of issues with the 33 I'm restoring after years of inactivity.
>> I suspect these are common issues with machines that have been unused
>> for long periods.
>> The first one is that the line feed action is inconsistent.
>> Occasionally, line feed doesn't occur or only partially occurs. I have
>> a friction feed system (not sprocket). From the manual that there is a
>> line feed clutch. I presume this needs to be adjusted so that there is
>> more friction. (when I apply some pull to the paper coming out and it
>> feeds normally). Can this be done without disassembling the unit and
>> if so how?
>> 
>> The second issue I'm facing is that the motor is rotating in its mount
>> so that the drive belt loosens. No matter how tight the four mounting
>> bolts are, the unit eventually rotates. Is there a fix for this? Do I
>> need to pack something under the saddles?
>> --
>> Michael - NV3Z
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