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Linotype Serial Numbers and Shipping Dates
Linotype Comet Serial Numbers
Linotype First Ships
Linotypes Still in Use
Discriptions of the Different Models  
Description of Models - Complements of Bill Spurling
Comparison Linotype Plunger Rod to Intertype - Dave Seat
Linotype Mold Seasoning Instructions - Mergenthaler Linotype

Cleaning of the Linotype Crucible Throat
A list of Mouthpieces made for the Linotype Machines
Hard Metal Linotypes
Linotype Maintenance Sheets
Linotype.org - Frist Ship Dates by Models - Complements of Bill Spurling
Linotype Shipping Dates by Serial Number - Bill Spurling
INSTRUCTIONS to Linotype Operators and Machinists - Mergenthaler Linotype Company

The above is done to clear out the throat of a Linotype or Intertype after you clean out any obstructions!

This is done after the mouthpiece has been installed to make sure all holes are clear and squirting the same.