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Keys on typewriter that don't return properly

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Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,
I recently acquired an Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter. Everything is in good condition and seems to work properly, but 2 or 3 keys have trouble returning to their place; they go up but don’t "come down," I’m not sure how to describe that.
Not knowing much about it, I would like to know what kind of issue this is and how I could fix it... Is it mechanical? Cleaning? Is a part change necessary?

If anyone has any suggestions, I’ll take all advice!

Emma

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    madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
     
    Hello
    Being on a technology forum, I think this isn't the right place.
    But it's clearly purely mechanical.
    So a little disassembly and lubrication or freeing up of the parts related to the keys, for example with WD40.
    Then make everything "play" so that it penetrates in there.

    Best regards

    --
    "We swallow the flattering lie in great gulps and we drink the bitter truth drop by drop."
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  2. Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 782
     
    Hello.

    <<< I had seen quite a few questions about the typewriter here, >>>

    Yes, but probably in that forum ==>

    https://bricolage.linternaute.com/forum/

    Afterwards, I believe Madmyke (to whom I extend my greetings) has said it all. WD-40 sometimes works wonders. Make sure to clean the base of the type arms with a toothbrush and vacuum the dust before applying WD-40.



    See you later . . .

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