JerryG
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« on: August 14, 2015, 06:56:52 pm » |
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Hello everyone. This is my first post so please be patient if I sound too much like an amateur. I recently purchased a Pepsi 81 and the door sags approximately 1/4 inch. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it? The hinges appear to be fine and the body seems straight. I appreciate any help you could provide.
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Jerry
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2015, 07:39:27 pm » |
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Nice original machine, most 81's have that much sag. Latch receiver is adjustable somewhat......welcome to the site!  |
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JerryG
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2015, 08:48:16 am » |
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Thanks for the reply. I have two other 81's but they don't have this much sag. Maybe it is a bit greater of a sag than I thought. Here is another picture.
Jerry
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2015, 09:28:15 am » |
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Perhaps an underwire support would help.  |
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Spoon-feeding Newbies since 2001...  Yeah..220,221 whatever it takes. Remember, all it needs is a shot of Freon! The Vendo V-83 is the '59 Edsel of the coke machine world. ;p Spray painting does NOT restore a compressor 11 is louder than 10... "Hope" is good, but it's not an action plan. |
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JerryG
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2015, 03:17:48 pm » |
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Too funny. I knew she was older than what she said.
Jerry
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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2015, 03:50:32 pm » |
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Shim the door hinge pins with a few washers!
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JerryG
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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2015, 07:02:44 pm » |
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Thank you. I appreciate the help.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2015, 05:17:43 pm » |
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nice machine congrats on the purchase! just curious, what are your other two 81's ? |
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JerryG
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2015, 10:43:42 pm » |
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Hello- I have an 81B and 81D.
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Jerry
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2015, 07:45:15 pm » |
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Nice collection
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2015, 10:23:26 pm » |
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Jerry, peel back the rubber seal around perimeter of the main door and assess the plastic door skin. Often it is broken at the points where the screws are located and doesn't provide the needed support to maintain proper shape. Note cavalier 72 used galvanized steel. My 2 cents. Very nice machine!
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2015, 08:35:22 am » |
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Pretty typical on the 81's ..
most likely due to a shot inner door liner.. and also could have been dropped hard at some point.
if restoring, pretty easy fix...
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JerryG
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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2015, 11:29:05 pm » |
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i appreciate everyone's advice. I was able to fix the door by strapping down the body and slowly jacking up door. Came out great.
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