[GreenKeys] Just bought an Ebay ASR33 in the UK

Fri Feb 7 06:47:48 EST 2025

On 07/02/2025 05:56, Jeff G wrote:
> For the platen knob - if you know someone with a 3d printer or have 
> one yourself, you can print a new one: 
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4600534
> (While I haven't seen one yet, hoping that eventually someone will 
> model the clip you need for the tape reader)
>
> The here is button being stuck - as the machine runs it constantly 
> "resets" the keys - possible it may just need a reset (keyboard can 
> also be needing lube). The mechanical "reset" comes through the "h 
> clip" thats behind the keyboard on the right side. (H clip, X clip 
> whatever)
>
> For the burnt board, as someone else mentioned, completely normal, but 
> inspect the solder connections on that board and re-flow any that look 
> critical.
>
> Print head - def hit up Wayne for a new hammer, dont run it with the 
> old one or without something else like a piece of hose slipped over it 
> first.
>

There should be some in the UK. I know I received some, but not sure if 
I kept any or gave them all away with my ASR33..
.. I'll see if I can find some..

Dave
> Have fun!
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM ian parr <parrid at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>     Well, I now have the teletype.
>
>     Disconnected from the pedestal - a rat or mouse seemed to have
>     made its home in the pedestal as it was full of horrible debris.
>     The pedestal houses a large step down transformer and an old UK
>     mains plug was fitted which is encouraging that it has perhaps
>     been used over here.
>
>     Case removed (one small crack in the main body) and I have
>     carefully vacuumed the debris from the base and wiped off the
>     cobwebs etc from the unit.
>
>     It doesn't look quite so bad and most of the crud appears to be
>     rather stale grease covering almost everything.
>
>     Observations so far:
>
>     1.
>         The punch unit seems a bit rusty and is missing a spring from
>         the rear (see photos) so Ill certainly need one of those
>         (advice or source welcome please)
>     2.
>         The tape reader plastic cover seems to have a clip
>         missing/broken from the RHS to hold the plastic down.
>     3.
>         The print head hammer seems to have most of its original
>         rubber in place but its crumbly and needs to be replaced with
>         a vinyl cover. Encouraging though as I hope it mead the print
>         head has not taken a bashing from metal.
>     4.
>         The platen knob is missing - I can't easily turn the platen so
>         it may be seized but I didn't want to apply any force as
>         perhaps it needs some power to move ?
>     5.
>         The front facia panel and local/online know is missing
>     6.
>         Some signs of heat/burning from the large resistor board on
>         the RHS as the board is discoloured.
>     7.
>         The keyboard keys are really 'chalky'
>     8.
>         The 'here is' button seems to be stuck down.
>
>
>     Pretty much everything seems to have some movement where its
>     obvious it should move.
>
>     Some photos after it has had a wipe down:
>
>     https://photos.app.goo.gl/DUwW8V4CboXCssUx6
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     *From:* WAYNE <teletypeparts at comcast.net>
>     *Sent:* 05 February 2025 17:55
>     *To:* ian parr <parrid at hotmail.com>; greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
>     <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
>     *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Just bought an Ebay ASR33 in the UK
>     Ian,
>     Doug's advice is good.  There is a wiki site you might want to
>     refer to before you pick up the 33.
>     https://wiki.theretrowagon.com/wiki/Teletype_Model_33
>     Look up "Assembly after pickup" and reverse the info about
>     installing the machine on the pedestal to remove it.
>     Some other good info there as well.
>     I can send you some parts sometime including the vinyl hammer to
>     replace the rubber one that is on it. Instructions for replacing
>     that on the wiki site as well.
>     Go slow and enjoy the work.  It will take some time to get it all
>     up to snuff.
>     Best regards,
>     Wayne
>     KB1FDW
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