Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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IBM Repair Group- facebook.com/share/g/16X3EFK4J9

Facebook Repair Groups:
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Links to Tutorials I followed:
youtu.be/yAKLOVttNE8?si=Z2QRL-ZXXRHbop_Q
youtu.be/ag-w2aunzCI?si=kUEPr2CDr7u9HXAb
youtu.be/31Mrl7dO1PE?si=10gkaDpknX7ExqGy
youtu.be/_i2Bo4aLax0?si=fd152ayxC7yrVE9x
youtu.be/wz9AN5kWrr8?si=ps5BMh2B2IvFKU-A
youtu.be/eJ1mHucxJUI?si=qAZgocaNTv4v0W2D
youtu.be/mhs7bBB_sss?si=XnCvnm6gg5JZhT0w
youtu.be/LOtDIXyCDeA?si=6KGYoI6gYgMdc0l-
youtu.be/ZdioIct3Rno?si=IZHsZHsBIghON8d-
youtu.be/_hVM7AaW3HA?si=2HrAao5RmmNwm-YK
youtu.be/coCCkVlnUGg?si=xtUy75UCNtpgYT00
youtube.com/watch?v=D_Zsdea7lNU
youtu.be/uLRTBUSSsAY?si=jwf4ezcrwex7okds
youtu.be/gLwpre5-QFA?si=xWsDln_65b1z6bc9
youtu.be/p0BbG1o_W5Y?si=-c0ruuKNOy2-FMkS
youtu.be/coCCkVlnUGg?si=62RXK1lZZS9Gr2nh
youtu.be/XgLi4hRN2go?si=97rmsocvAYrs6N4z
reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1ao46r6/trying_to_troubleshoot_ibm_selectric_1_model_72/?rdt=58838
reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1obnlf/ibm_selectric_i_no_motor_power


Fabric Ribbon for this model-ribbonsunlimited.com/6N041-IBM-Selectric-72-Black-Fabric-Ribbon-p/6n041.htm?srsltid=AfmBOorxzkrTFb2SoOoTmyR-_cVQ8ipKcQzq6VOxxmxis4JuakZE_uJG&fbclid=IwY2xjawLKyPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuRTJzYkQ5bWtCUXFHd2k4AR7_rbOJ6JANUk2rAtWqwVnLlZrUEDNreikilvC3Q9aZCwErSchRNtssHNK7kA_aem_K9ycv99Y0VHrICrUMHIoXw


Dummies Guide to IBM- very helpful video!! youtu.be/6QoEeMglscM?si=bRMOfO9N60s57Vs6

Handcycle Tool- ebay.us/m/zmVUhu


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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 Previously...
0:39 Disclaimer
1:38 The First Type Test and Issues
2:44 Ribbon Replacement
3:26 Slow Motor Start
5:47 Tab and Return Cables
7:00 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
9:07 Key Springs
11:09 Rotate and Tilt Tape
15:07 Type Element
15:53 Velocity
17:20 Rotate Tape...again
19:12 Despair
22:45 Hope Restored- OIL
24:00 Testing
25:10 Recleaning and Oiling
24:44 Trip Plate
26:12 Type Test
27:16 Final Thoughts