IBM selectric ii doesn't type everything else works. Ball doesn't turn and doesn't type.

SOURCE: IBM Selectric II

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Sounds like you have a broken torquo limiter tension spring you should have it professionly serviced.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Correcting Selectric II; correction ribbon frozen in front of typing ribbon.

Move the grey lever on the R. side of the carrier to the R. and remove correction tape, try the machine, if it seems to work OK install a new correction tape.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Selectric II Ribbon Not Advancing

First check to be sure that the ribbon is on the left of the shock wire where it comes out of the cassette, if that is OK then check the ribbon driver it should move freely and swing to the ribbon take up spool. Some WD40 will free it up. Also be sire the ribbon is winding in the direction of the arrows.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Selectric II typewriter stuck in correcting position

If you know how to remove the right dust cover (black inside the T/W below the carrier) next to the R. side frame is the correction set up mech. spray some WD40 on the arms especially where they pivot, they should free up.

DickyO

SOURCE: IBM Selectric III correcting. Carriage return and

You most likely have a broken torque limiter tension spring. We have them in stock but tou must have a good mechanical ability to install.

DiclyO
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