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Fixing a Smith Corona Typewriter?

I have a Smith Corona Super G typewriter. The carriage moves freely from right to left; it will not lock.

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August 29, 20190 found this helpful

This YouTube video is for a Hermès typewriter, and hopefully it will help. m.youtube.com/watch?v=BDhWQIBJcM4

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August 29, 20190 found this helpful

Sounds like your locking mechanism is broken!

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August 29, 20190 found this helpful

It appears that the locking mechanism is broken inside the machine. You can have it replaced or you can try and find one to replace it youself. On YouTube they have many different videos that will teach you how to do this yourself.

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If you are not handy with tools and this type of work I would suggest that you take it in and have it changed.

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August 30, 20190 found this helpful

There are a number of what seem to be comprehsnive YouTube troubleshooting videos:

www.youtube.com/results?search_query=+repair+Smith...

I hope one helps you get typing again. There is nothing like the clickety-clack of a typewriter!

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August 31, 20190 found this helpful

Many people think manual typewriters would be a 'piece of cake' to fix but believe me when you finally get the plate off there are so many very small pieces/springs that just looking a repair diagram should scare you (unless this is the type of thing you know something about).

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Example:

typewriterdatabase.com/1968-Ames_Standard_SVC.smith-corona...

There are a few sites that may offer suggestions (or at least tell you how complicated this problem may be) but it may take research.
You can check these sites but you will have to register (free) on each site.

typewriter.boardhost.com/

olivertypewritershop.com/contact_us

There may be a local typewriter repair shop in your area (Google with your zip) that will give you a price to repair your machine (it may be something simple).

If you plan to keep using your Corona you may wish to know more about it.
Here is a link that has all of the Smith Corona Super G machines listed in a data base - with lots of information and pictures of each model.
Just scroll down until you see the pictures - find your model and click on picture for information about this machine.
Knowing the correct model number will help you find correct parts and ribbons.

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typewriterdatabase.com/Smith+Corona.Super+G.86.bmys

Here is a link to the basic manual:

sevenels.net/.../Smith-CoronaPortablesManual.pdf

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