[GreenKeys] Removing ASR33 typewheel

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In a message dated 9/16/2009 11:53:24  A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
iamvirtual at gmail.com writes:
I want to remove the  typewheel on my ASR33 Teletype to clean it.  The
documentation indicates  there is a special tool needed to hold the
typewheel when tightening the nut  on the top of the typewheel.

Is it possible to remove, clean and  reinstall the typewheel without
this tool?  If so, what are the  instructions?

What can I use to clean the typewheel?  Alcohol?  Water?  ??

Thanks!

--barrym
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Barry,
 
You can hold the typewheel with your thumb and fingers while using a 3/16  
wrench or nutdriver to loosen the nut.  There should be a lock and flat  
washer under the nut.  Note the positioning of the typewheel before  removing.  
With the machine off and typewheel in home position, there will  be a 
little notch or a circle in the wheel pointing towards the platen.   Clean with 
solvent and an old toothbrush or the like.  Replace the wheel  and only snug 
the nut.  Type ABCDEFG  HIJKLMNO and check for proper  printing (shading 
right and left).  Loosen nut and move wheel slightly to  get desired results.  
When satisfied, tighten nut slightly more than  snug while holding wheel 
with thumb and fingers.  Tight, but not too much  or you will break the post.  
 
I am giving away all my secrets here.  LOL.
 
Wayne 
KB1FDW