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Took several weeks to figure out the mechanical issues and finally got it typing in test mode - Model 28 Teletype operating normally (odysee.com) Thank you for the recommendation, that will be my next step, figuring out the electrical part and signaling.

TM shows grease zerk on the top only in every illustration I have found. Moving a plate with zerk on it could be a way to do this from time to time. Splitting this thing is enough of a pain that doing the moving the zerk around would be worth it. By design though, I suppose a maintenance...

This project is taking a bit, but there is value in doing this if its not been touched in decades. I have found plenty of stuff that really needed attention. The felt seals are a fiddly to get stuffed into the groove, but the replacement fits noticeably better than the old one. I soaked the...

Pictures of this system - Military (salisbury.edu) Looking for a non working SAIC V2 computer shell. I would like the keyboard to be functional but the screen and guts aren't important. Ill be using this as part of my M35a2 communications shelter setup as a shell for a more modern computer...

Took me a really long time to get a comprehension of what the mechanical things are doing and I finally (with alot of help from the very helpful greenkeys group) found what specifically is wrong with my keyboard. There is a part called a code bar bail, which resets everything by being pulled...

A variety could have been used, AN/PRC 8/9/10 series for the 50s, and 12 series radios for the 60ish to early 2000s. Every example I have seen of radio mounts puts the radios in the bed of the truck, or a shelter - so both arrangements would have been used depending on the application. Radio...

The bumper numbers indicate (probably) 50th Armored Division, New Jersey National Guard (the triangle next to 50 indicates armor) 250th Support or Signal (signal is more likely given the radio mountings) Battalion Charlie Company vehicle 22 50th Armored Division (United States) - Wikipedia...

I recently rewired my M37. If you have 12v, there are minor differences that will be unique from vehicle to vehicle depending on who installed things and what accessories they selected. If I had to do it again, I would have a much easier time of it, but since this was the first time I have...

This seems to be a commercial model, but the military did use this model I think. I did find a gentleman that has paper manuals and other supplies like ribbons and ordered a set of manuals from him - Currently_available_Teletype_SUPPLIES_200602.pdf (w2jc.org) . Mr Cooper, another very helpful...

After finding this device, I watched some youtube videos of teletypes interfacing with computers and (incorrectly) assumed interfaces would be straightforward. As swbradley1 pointed out, it is current driven signaling. Modern serial is voltage driven, there is no place to directly interface...

More photos of this Model 28 wall mount Last thing it typed Maybe a news article? The inside of the typing area Keyboard appears sunken in the electrical service unit Power and 1/4in audio jack Empty envelope for spare gear made in 1966, gear isn't in it

Very unlikely the Pi outputs that level, I may need some intermediate device. I see several refences to people connecting these to various computers, but have not yet found how specifically. There is a 1/4in plug which I assume was the original interface. It may contain the intermediate...

I have been looking for a teletype for awhile, and found one that someone just wanted rid of. It looks complete and in decent shape. It still has the last thing it typed, which looks like a news wire. Unfortunately, it does not have the date, which would have been a neat bit of info. I don't...

Bigger hammer :3 Picked up a 3lb hammer and this got the dowel to move. Chewed up the pin punch, but I didn't want my hands anywhere near this Got the knuckle split and this made getting a blind hole bearing puller in it easier. NAPA apparently loans tools for a deposit, which they...

This is true, the retainer can be twisted and removed. I was afraid of deforming it this way, but it seems fairly resilient and I noticed no deformities after this. The seal does appear to be mushed up/deformed and did need replacement, but it wasn't disintegrated like I have seen other felt...

Grease was coming out the sides of the knuckle on the inside side, where it looks like a sphere is at the end of the axle. There is a felt seal there and if its ever been serviced, its been decades. Watsons Wagons is messing with knuckles so Id thought Id give mine a go. I found this helpful...

I recently redid my connector - Rebuilding the 3 lever light switch connector – Stickelman.net In your description, are you saying that the dashboard light connection is disconnected and thus not working? If you want to have dash lights without disassembling the connector - which you can...

I really appreciate your documentation of repairs, just fiddled with steering box while watching that video this weekend too. I have watched several of these videos to give me an understanding of what to expect when doing maintenance. I am not a mechanic, but I am able to do some of these...

M37 Master Cylinder (uglytruckling.com) I have this installed in my truck. I ordered a NAPA 1980 Chevy C30 master cylinder, I am pretty sure I got NMC M2135 but I don't have the receipt anymore.

After getting confirmation that tach is safe to disconnect, I removed the instrument cluster. It isn't straightforward really, but its easier than spelunking. The 4 flat tip anchors that hold the cluster on are easy enough, and you get just barely enough clearance to reach the speedometer and...