13 Sep
2011
13 Sep
'11
1:25 p.m.
Hello.
I have an ASR 33 teletype that I am trying to clean up and make it run
well. It does work. I plan to have it hooked up to a PC via a current
loop to RS232 adapter and have HeavyMetal feeding it text. It is very
dirty. I replaced the ribbon. Basically, here's what I'd like to know:
What parts need to be cleaned and/or lubricated?
Didn't we just have a thread on this? My recoemndation is uncharged --
strip the thing down, clean every part separately, put it back together,
lubricating as you go.
I asusme you have the manuals (they must be on Bitsavers). About half of
volume one is lubrication instructions. Do every lubrication point shown
there.
How do I clean out the paper tape punch scrap
container?
Is this something more than 'slide it out from under the base pan and
turn it upside-down over a trash can'?
Can I use compressed air to remove dust, or would that
cause damage?
I doubt that compresed air at a normal sort of pressure will do any damge
to the machine, but it will cause paper tape chad to fly around. If some
gets in your eye, you will regret it!
-tony