deskthority

I just saved a "working" IBM Selectric 7XXD typewriter from the dump. Literally took it out of the container

Brought it back to the workshop and it works but there are a few issues:
- when I press Return, I get a CR but no LF. It stays in exactly the same line so any new text overwrites the old one
- paper is kinda loose and if I turn the wheels it only goes up but not back down
- anyone have a spare Paper Release Lever?

- are there any instructions about cleaning and lubing this beast?

Thanks for your help. Hoping to restore this guy to full working order

EDIT:
found the manual on-line here: http://www.selectric.org/selectric/manual/selectric.pdf

Here is the 'Adjustment Parts Manual' , showing the adjustments one can make .
http://www.marklin-users.net/cookee_nz/ ... ov1980.pdf
For instructions on how to do it, you need the actual service-manual, all the links I can find are DEAD
This may also be of help :
http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/ ... writer.pdf

There are some videos on Youtube as well ...

'Selectrics' rescued from the trash probably need one of these : A gasoline-bath !
(I have a picture of a Selectric in gasoline somewhere, will post it when I find it !)

Gasoline??! Wouldn't that also remove all the oils and lubricants?

Love the dead fish keys :)

Ah, a good old suite of cryptic symbols! Don't know why they missed Tab.

Just easy on the heavy chemicals with that thing. Are you feeling all right, Peter? Has Friday come early again?

Half-Saint wrote:Gasoline??! Wouldn't that also remove all the oils and lubricants?

That's the idea.

You remove the old gummed up lubricants, and then relubricate it.

What about the horrible smell of gasoline? Does it wear off?

Mineral spirits or kerosene would also work (and would probably be kinder to the plastics, too?)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/golfballt ... ssage/4245

Since one of my two selectric II's is also only "working" I will pay attention here and see what might be done with it. I suspect it merely needs cleaning, as it will only "sometimes" advance past about 3 col or so.


I haven't worried too much, as my other selectric II works great and is anticipating some optical switching devices "real soon now".

Thanks for the tips thus far.

I recently acquired a gummed up Selectric III that I'm going to work on. Thank you for the tips.