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Model # 8711960 Official Sears lightweight typewriter

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Spacer 456750
#14A

Platen & linespace diagram

Spacer

Part #456750

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bellcrank 461030
#4

Tabulator diagram

Bellcrank

Part #461030

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket 407080
#8

Frame & jacket diagram

Bracket

Part #407080

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Retainer 421170
Retainer

Part #421170

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Type Bar 417530
#29C

Keyboard chart diagram

Type bar

Part #417530

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Case 470550-01
#1

Carrying case diagram

Case

Part #470550-01

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Typebar Link 417740
#8D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #417740

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring 407500
#26

Frame & jacket diagram

Spring

Part #407500

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Carton Complete 871.1960 871.1970 485310-21

#NI

All parts diagram

Carton complete 871.1960 871.1970

Part #485310-21

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vibrator 429200
#1

Ribbon actuation diagram

Vibrator

Part #429200

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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