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29th Nov 2007, 1:30 am | #1 |
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Tele 332 with faulty dial.
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Have a Tele 332 here with a faulty dial. Speed seems OK, but it comes to rest at 1/2 if you see what I mean. If you pull the dial back to 0 with your finger, and let go, the dial rotates 1/2 a number clockwise. Unfortunately it also cuts off the call!! Could it just need a clean or a likely problem with the return spring? Just so I know where to start. And would something like thin cycle oil or sewing machine oil be OK? (Dial number 10) Thanks Tim
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29th Nov 2007, 9:14 am | #2 | |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
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If so, you may have lost the spring under the flat circular brass casing within; the hooked retaining end might have broken off, de-tensioning your dial. Try with the governor removed first, and see if the finger-plate returns to zero. You'll need to use your finger to keep it under control!
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10th Dec 2007, 10:37 pm | #3 |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
Thanks for the advice Russell.
The return spring is indeed broken(into 3 pieces). Do you know where I could obtain a replacement spring/dial? Thanks Tim
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11th Dec 2007, 12:29 am | #4 | |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
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I haven't checked, but it may be possible to fit a spring from a modern dial (fitted to a 700 series), as the spring is contained within a brass disc. I don't think the spring-housings are compatible, but it's an idea certainly worth contemplating, even if you've to remove and refit the steel coiled spring as an item. Oh, for the days when ex-300 series dials were available in the small ads of 'Practically Witless' for 25p from the likes of J. Bull Electrical!
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11th Dec 2007, 1:57 am | #5 |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
Thanks Russell. I have some 746 dials about.I'll strip one of those and see.
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2nd Feb 2008, 10:22 am | #6 |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
You should have already found out but I can confirm for other reading this item that the return spring is the same on a 700 series dial as it is on a 200 or 300 series telephone. Its good to see backward compatability
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5th Feb 2008, 4:56 pm | #7 |
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Re: Tele 332 with faulty dial.
Telephone now fixed and owner well chuffed. Thanks for all your help.
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