ASR33 platten problem

[Jim Beacon]

> > in the process of repairing an ASR33 for someone else, I've found that
the
> > platten roller moulding has swollen, so that it no longer turns in the
end
> > plates. Has anyone else come across this problem, or know what may have
> > caused it? (I suspect exposure to a solvent at sometime in the past).
> >
> > Luckily, I have a spare platten assembly!
>
> Well, presumably all you really needed was the roller?
>
> Since the old one is useless in its current state, it might be worth
> putting the roller in a lathe and turning down the bearing areas. This
> would be a pretty easy job ofr anyone with a metalwork lathe, so even if
> you don't have access to one yourself, you might find a friend who would
> do it for you. The sort of people who make model steam engines almost
> always have a suitable lathe...
>
> -tony
>

Tony,

I had considered skimming the roller, and if it was my machine I would,
however, as the machine is going elsewhere, I'm opting for replacement (I
don't like my repairs coming back after a couple of months.........)

Jim.