The keys on my IBM Selectric III typewriter are frozen....is there anything I can do ???

Theres a manual here that should tell you everything you need to know.

You should hear the motor and the function keys should work index ret. etc. If it has been sitting for a long time the motor or power switch may be gummy.

DickyO

Go to lexmark.com and click your way to publications there you will find a manual with pictures and instructions on the ribbon.

DickyO

You most likely have a broken torque limiter tension spring. We have them in stock but tou must have a good mechanical ability to install.

DiclyO
216-241-0027

Go to lexmark.com and click your way to publications there you can get instructions and pictures of installation. Remember there are 2 different ribbons for Selectric III,s.

DickyO

Here is a scan of the manual for your typewriter.

try turning the metal shaft that the carrier is on. turn it towards the back of the machine.

Selectric III has two different ribbons the selectric II ribbon tha the ribbon guides are part of the macine and the "bicycle" ribbon that has the guides bilt into the ribbon. to replace the "bicycle" ribbon move pull the red lever on the right toward you, drop the ribbon in turn the knob a few times in the direction of the arrows, move the red lever back done.
The other style move the lever, drop the ribbon in, be sure the ribbon is left of the slacker finger sticking up on the left,thread it tru the guides, turn the knob inthe direction of the arrows, move red lever back,done.

DickyO

All the selectric I & II's take the same elements the sel III uses a 96 char. one that is printed in yellow that isn't compatable.

DickyO

remove the cover , latch on bottom each side of unit.
turn it on is the belt running or jumped off.
if it is running then the clutch is jammed.