Where is the solenoid cap on the wheelwriter III? One comment above replaced the cap and the hammer now works.

most likely cause is a worn out hammer bumper( a small rubber cap on the end of the hammer solenoid ) it is replaceable

the solenoid plunger makes contact with the print hammer. there is a nylon cap on the contact end of the plunger that goes bad and needs to be replaced not an easy job unless you have done it a few times

The "print" solenoid is what hits the hammer that hits the printwheel and makes it type on your paper. If you remove the ribbon and look straight down in the carrier on the left side you can see the solenoid. It is below the blue piece of rubber that sits on the hammer arm. The end of the solenoid is supposed to have a cap on the end of the plunger. This cap gives a specific clearance so when it is activated, it hits the hammer arm to propel it forward to strike the printwheel.

The best way to find what you are looking for is to look at your printwheel. Right in the middle of the carriage there is a part that hits the printwheel. That is called the hammer. If you look down on the left side you will see a blue piece of rubber that attaches to the hammer. If you continue to look further down the hammer you will see the solenoid that activates and hits a screw that sticks out from the hammer. The end of the solenoid is where the "cap" can be attached. You do not have to remove the solenoid to install the repair "cap" if that is what you are really looking for. A technician can put in a new cap in less that 30 seconds.

Your print solenoid probably has a broken cap. There are some companies that sell the "kit" with instructions on how to replace the cap.

Not likely that you need a print hammer. You may need a plastic print solenoid cap. We sell them for 20.00 includes shipping and instructions.

DickyO
Cleveland Business Machines
216-241-0027

Tou most likely have a broken print solenoid cap. We sell them for 20.00 includes instructions and shipping.

DickyO
Cleveland Business Machines
216-242-0027

The selection motor bearings just right of the print solenoid get dry a little WD40 on the front and rear bearings usually takes care or this.

DickyO

If the hammer dosen't move at all you probably need a print solenoid cap.

We sell them with instructions and shipping for 20.00.

DickyO
Cleveland Business Machines
216-241-0027

Most likely the plastic cap on the print solenoid is broken they are available but are a bit tricky to install.

DickyO