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Broken Typebar Regulator
Hi,
I have a 1986 Brother Charger 11 manual typewriter. It had the typical metal wire typebar regulator in front of the ribbon vibrator, on the basket. It broke off. This has happened with every manual Brother typewriter I have ever owned. Should I be concerned? I could fashion a new one but, before I do so, I'm wondering if I can live without the part.
Thanks.
- Gaust
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Re: Broken Typebar Regulator
It makes for a quicker return. If you're typing well without it, what the heck.
- thetypewriterman
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Re: Broken Typebar Regulator
Also known as a rejector spring, yes breakage on Brother typewriters is very common. Without it, the writing might be slightly blurred but as Gaust says, if the machine is working without any problems, don't worry about it. You would need to make a new one from spring steel wire for it to be effective. Not particularly easy.
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Re: Broken Typebar Regulator
Thank you very much. I'm happy to know the wire spring is called a rejector spring. The impressions are a little fuzzy around the edges but I can live with that. I am more concerned about the slugs prematurely wearing out the ribbon.
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