A visual guide to what is needed to bring back an old I.B.M.
correcting Selectric II - step by step.
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First - I would not even consider working on a machine
with a serial number below seven million. This is the only way you can
tell the age of these classic typers and if you think this is not all
important on a typer - you are fooling yourself; 35 years or so will
make a big difference on a Selectric.
After I have located the right machine, (serial # 7,21x,xxx)
and in the right color, and even with all it's packing - I start my
intensive MrTypewriter survival course!
1. A good bath in MrT's patented 110 proof cleansing
fluid is necessitated as 20 years does take it's toll.
Grease, oil and replace needed parts such as the transfer
pully kit, clutch spring and belt if needed. Replace the card holder,
platen, etc.
2. Now the machine can be checked out after replacing
the ribbon, correction tape and element.
3. Before replacing the machine back into its case, I
spend some time making the case look as good as the machine works. Now
this is an art! Cleaning off all the decals and removing grime without
damaging the finish is truly a work of love. If that is not enough -
I then give the case TWO coats of clear Ultra Enamel for that lasting
shine.
4. The finished product with instruction book.
5. Not to leave out the one hour job of packing the machine
when sold, without proper packing, all of the above would be in vain.
I now use double boxing when I ship my machines as I have found out
that using just one 350 lb. box just won't do the job.
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