18 Jul
2013
18 Jul
'13
11:30 a.m.
On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:43 AM, Robert Jarratt <robert.jarratt at ntlworld.com
wrote:
Just one more thing regarding the Teletype, can't remember if this was
mentioned.
Check the rubber on the print hammer that hits the typewheel. This turns to
goo, and if this has happened you will end up quickly ruining the
typewheel.
The advice I have had is to use a length of vinyl tubing (Outer diameter
7/16", inner diameter 5/16") and fit it over the arm of the hammer. Mine is
just starting to go and I will have to do this before using the Teletype
again.
Thanks -- I'll check that. I'm curious, though -- how does the goo ruin
the typewheel? I can see it covering it with tar and making it really
sticky, but that'll clean off, right?
Thanks,
Josh
Regards
Rob