I’ve been having some fun with another Lettera 32. This one was made in Spain.
I thought there might have been some grease, stopping adhesion, but it was as clean as I had thought I had made it. So I sanded the paint down to the metal to try for a better grip. I kept the original sugru in there, and added more, this time, up to where the screw should be. Before it set (you get 30 minutes’ play) I put the ribbon cover from the other Lettera 32 on to check clearance. It was fine, but I noticed the difference in paint textures.
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Love the subtle two tone paint job blue paint. And I think you do need a no-hope junker to overhaul. I’ll help you hunt one down
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I found this website by searching for sites on Maitenance for the Olivetti Lettera 32. It seems the screw that holds thea ribein in place is jammed and cannot be moved any ideas?
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Hmm, I haven’t come across this problem before… I would try loosening the nut with a tiny dab of rust pentrating oil, and wait a day before trying again. The Antique Typewriter Collector group on facebook is a great source of help and advice if you are still having problems with it. Good luck, the letter 32 is a nice regular little typer 🙂
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I just picked up a Lettera 22 made in Barcelona. A few difference to yours. Mine has the Olivetti-Underwood badge, Olivetti Logo on the ribbon cover, and the same touch adjuster as my Italian made one.
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