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Torpedo 15a Ribbon Selector Lever knob replacement
Hi all,
I have a Torpedo 15a sitting around that is in need of a replacement knob for the ribbon selector lever. Just for reference, It is the red knob on the far right hand side of the typewriter (courtesy of Antikeychop's Torpedo 15a). I've been racking my brains to find a replacement but can't seem to think of one. Does anyone have any ideas?
- Uwe
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Re: Torpedo 15a Ribbon Selector Lever knob replacement
Are you looking for an exact replacement part (a post in the Buy & Sell section would be the place to start), or an ersatz part to take its place that doesn't look too bad? Is the entire lever missing? Not familiar with the 15a, I don't know if the lever (and knob) are one piece, or if the knob mounts to the end of the lever. A photo of your own machine detailing that area would help.
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Re: Torpedo 15a Ribbon Selector Lever knob replacement
To answer your questions, I'm just looking for a substitute and not the actual part from another machine.
The knob and the lever are separate pieces and the knob is mounted at the end of it. I've posted a picture of the missing knob below.
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Re: Torpedo 15a Ribbon Selector Lever knob replacement
So it's just a piece of plastic that slips over the lever protruding through the case in your photo?
Looking at the photo in your first post, I'm instantly reminded of the cap on the zoom spot sewing machine oiler that I use for typewriters (see below), and wouldn't be surprised if it would fit after being heated a little. Short of that, you could try a silicone cap as offered by this company.
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Re: Torpedo 15a Ribbon Selector Lever knob replacement
Thanks Uwe 
I couldn't put my finger down for the name of the part. Guess I'll be heading down to the local hardware shops soon.
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