[GreenKeys] Dashpot

[Jim]

Hello Greenkeys!

Long time listener, first time caller. A little over a year ago I acquired
a M28 ASR. Since that time I have been cleaning it up, fixing the ESU –
rectifier assembly, learning how it is wired and testing. There is one item
that has me stumped. The dashpot does not seem to want to work as it should
preventing carrier bounce on return from a long line of text.  This is when
printing multiple long lines at 60 WPM.  I have the service manual and
followed that, removed the dashpot assembly, cleaned and replaced, no luck.
I did not lose the screw, nut, small spring or the tiny little ball.
Reassembled all parts and tried adjusting according to the documentation,
tested, but still no luck. The best I can get it adjusted is so that lines
of text of about 60 characters or less will do just fine when executing a
return but much beyond that and the carrier will bounce 2 to 4 characters
at the start of a line. I’m wondering if the dashpot cup [plastic, rubber?]
is worn out and needs to be replaced. I look forward to any suggestions
that will help this little guy get back to doing his job like I’m sure he
did at one time. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

73,
Jim - KD9DO
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