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 Philly Typewriter
​Parts Mfg & Supply

Specializing in the manufacture of IBM Selectric, IBM Wheel Writer, and Xerox Typewriter components, Philly Typewriter is geared up to continue the supply of high mortality components to businesses across the globe.  These components are re-manufactured and are designed  to match original manufacturer spec to ensure your machine performs as if assembled by the factory.

In addition to our robust supply of newly manufactured components, Philly Typewriter is able to offer a vast variety of components for manual and electro-mechanical typewriters from platen knobs, key tops, slugs, belts, and more.

Feel free to browse our product list for parts you may need. Some parts may not be available due to limited availability.
Our IBM Selectric department is available to answer any questions Tu-F 10-5 & 10-3 on Saturdays.

If you haven't installed these parts before, our staff are more than happy to be of assistance. If you have any questions please call us at 267-541-2101.


Standard Order Processing
Standard orders that are placed before 4 p.m. EST on Monday or Wednesday are processed the same business day. Standard orders placed after 4 p.m. EST are processed the following Monday or Wednesday business day.

Expedited Order Processing
Order processing can be expedited for an additional fee. Expedited orders placed before 4 p.m. EST are processed the same business day. Expedited orders placed after 4 p.m. EST are processed the following business day.

Unfortunately, at this time, we do not offer International Shipping.

IBM Selectric Motor Drive Belt

$10.00

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Cardholder Guide for early Selectrics

$10.00
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Cardholder Guide for Selectric II/III

$10.00
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Cycle Clutch Spring

$7.50
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Rotate Tape for 11" Selectric

$8.00
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Rotate Tape for 15" Selectric

$9.00

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Tilt Tape for 11" Selectric

$8.00
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Tilt Tape for 15" Selectric

$9.00
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Shift Spring / Upper & Lower Case Spring

$7.50

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Pinion Spring for Carrier Return

$5.00
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Carrier Indicator for Selectric II/III

$0.50
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Tab Pulley Repair Kit Slider Bracket & Plastic Part

$9.00
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IBM Sel. Tab Cord–28” (for 15” Sel.)

$7.00
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Carrier Control / Velocity Cable 13" Selectric

$10.50
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Tab Pinion Gear

$6.00
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Carriage Return Pinion Gear

$6.00

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Motor Shaft Bushing, Clear - "Bandaid"

$1.50
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Centrifugal Clutch Assembly

$15.00
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Torque Limit Extension Spring

$1.00
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Hub Spacer Sleeve

$10.00
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Clutch Wheel, Single Cam

$5.00
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IBM Selectric Cycle Clutch Pulley Hub

$40.00

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IBM Selectric III Motor Fan

$25.00

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Tilt Tape for 13" Selectric

$9.00
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Rotate Tape for 13" Selectric

$9.00
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IBM Selectric Paper Support (New)

$35.00

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Wheelwriter Transport Motor Gear

$12.00
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IBM Wheelwriter Solenoid Pad

$8.00
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Wheelwriter Battery Pack

$5.00

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Xerox / Brother Keyboard Replacement Contacts (35/sheet)

$15.00
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Large Double-End Spring Hook

$10.00

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Captive-Style Spring Hook

$11.00
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Regular "Pull" Spring Hook

$7.00
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IBM Selectric Service Feet

$25.00

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Vintage NOS Cleaning Kit

$12.00
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You restore them...but you fabricate parts for them too?

Absolutely. It's one of the pillars of or preservation emphasis. 

Allow us to introduce the man behind the new parts being manufactured by Philly Typewriter and Ex Nihilo.

James Norris

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James Norris is the owner and operator of Ex Nihilo 3D Print and Design in Spring, Texas. He has always had a fascination with figuring out how things work and seeing if there was a way it could be better. In late 2016 his wife, a burgeoning writer, purchased their first typewriter. He soon became obsessed with all the amazing parts and mechanisms. From there the typewriter collecting began.
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From the first Olympia, to an inherited Olivetti, to his first Selectric, and so on.
While repairing these machines he realized that there where a few setbacks. The most immediate being parts availability. So armed with his 3d printer he designed and printed his first part. A Selectric cycle clutch pulley in mid 2021. After showing the 3d printed part to some like minded individuals he was happy to learn that they were as excited as he was. He loves to design new parts and accessories to bring these typewriters back to life.
James is thrilled to be working with Philly Typewriter, and looks forward to helping with your current and future parts needs. James lives in Texas, is married with two children.

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Appointments required for Restoration consultation.
Showroom Open 10-5 Tuesday- Fri & 10-3 on Saturdays
Call or email to schedule an appointment.​ ​

 
[email protected]
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(267) 541-2100

1735 E. Passyunk Avenue
​Philadelphia, PA 19148

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