Ahh, thank you so much, that was exactly it! i very rarely use the term 'wizard' to describe people, but you seem to be exactly that. Thanks.

Hello, I bought a model 50 the other day and nothing seemed wrong initially, just very dusty and grimy. Then, I noticed that the band that brings the number 6 typebar back to a resting position had snapped, so (and here's the stupid), I took the top off to have a look inside, and have a good clean while I was there. I set everything back up, and now the rest of the typebars don't strike the platen at all (but the cleaning means they move freely, now), they just stop halfway, like they're being obstructed somewhere. Help? Please?

Hi guys, I'm Matt, and I have a beige lettera 22. I'm always on the lookout for an olivetti lexikon 80, because they look so awesome (speaking of which, why are they being sold for £90- £300? Seems absurd to me). Not sure what else to say, so I'm going to be quiet now.