Generally the motor bearings get gummed up. There is a hole on each side of the motor. Suggest WD40 to free up the motor shaft. If you are real handy the motor can be disassembled the the bearings cleaned of the gunk and then oiled and reassembled. Not a job for all.
SOURCE: IBM CORRECTING SELECTRIC II TYPEWRITER
Is the key stuck in the down position? If you pull the key off you should see a spring underneath. Maybe out of position or damaged.
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SOURCE: IBM Selectric II problem
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Yes, I did bring a small screwdriver from home and removed the ball. Thank you for your assistance.
SOURCE: how to install a ribbon in an IBM selectric II
Pull the orange lever located on the carrier to the side. Make sure the ribbon passes through the ribbon lift guide next to the platen. The ribbon should go behind the the thick part of the guide and through the fingers to the inside on the outside of the guide. There is a wire (usually with a white platice roller on it) sticking up from the carrier. Maker sure the ribbon goes aroung the outside of the wire. Snap the ribbon down on the carrier then close the orange lever back in place.
SOURCE: IBM Selectric II typewriter stuck in correcting position
If you know how to remove the right dust cover (black inside the T/W below the carrier) next to the R. side frame is the correction set up mech. spray some WD40 on the arms especially where they pivot, they should free up.
DickyO
SOURCE: I need a Manual for an IBM Selectric II Typewriter
Go to lexmark.com and click tour way to publications you will find a printable one there.
DickyO
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