V-63 compressor removal

I just got my first machine, a vendo 63.  It's in good shape and runs cold.  The bottom liner is rusted and I'd like to clean it up.  Can I remove the evaporator and the compressor/condensor out as one unit.  I do not want to have to disassemble it and then pay for a recharge of R12.  I am not ready to restore the machine yet, I only want to clean it up at this point.  Please help.  Thanks in advance.

Rob

[90grad]

Rob,

Welcome to the community!  Yep, you can remove the unit as a whole.  It's best to have the help of another person.  One person can handle the evaporator and the other handle the compressor/condensor.  The compressor assembly is bolted to a plate, which is then bolted to the cabinet.  Just take out the bolts holding the plate to the cabinet and then take out the screws holding the evaporator to the interior tub.  Also, watch the wiring and avoid kinking any lines.  It was designed to come out in one piece.

[Kevin C]

Hey BanjoBob

Welcome.

I was in you same boat last October so review my links to my V-56 & my V-63. On pages 4-5 on the V56 thread you will see what I did with a rusted out bottom evaporator shelf.

V-56


V-63

Please check out my V-63 thread & you will how I repaired that machine. I fact I have that V-63 at my office making me money selling sodas.

If you have any questions send me note.

Kevin

[Yarochrehc]

Hi Rob, and welcome,
The guys are right, usually there is one stud that holds the compressor deck in place, a couple of screws to hold the bracket for the refrigeration lines and wires in place between the upper and lower cabinet, then the four screws holding the evaporator in place.

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Bob

[jasmine64]

And theres always one hidden screw/bolt that keeps you from getting the thing out .
Either hidden or rusted tight. Have a can of wd-40 on hand.

[jasmine64]

After removing the thing, it will be a good time to check the drain hole to see if it's clogged and if the hose needs replacing.
Just be careful and not snap it off, or your drain hose will be useless.

I got it all apart last night, pretty easy now that I've done it once.  Sure enough the drain was plugged and the bottom of the upper compartment is pretty rusted.  The screw holes that held the evaporator are totally rusted out and did nothing to hold it down.  What now???  can I just replace this bottom liner, and if so how do I get it out.  Or do I just put a piece of sheet metal over and call it good???  Please help.  Thanks again

Rob

[jasmine64]

I think the liner is all one piece, I myself have never replaced it, but someone
did recently and there is a thread on how it was done.
It was removed, another one made and
the insulation was all replaced. Any rust under the insulation was
fixed. I think it's searchable under the general chat.

I have sanded down the rust and used a rust inhibitor on the bottom liner and
then used Rustoleum on it. Joesquid did a 6 month long test on the Rustoleum
Vs krylon silver if you want to compare.

I'll see where it's located.

Here's one.

liner seating

Here's two. I think this is Joe's last post on this.

Krylon vs. rustoleum

[MoonDawg]

Follow Jasmines cleaning instructions and the liner will look fine.    Don't be afraid to drill new mounting holes or to  move your evaporator assembly.

[Pat Pixley]

Or keep your ear's & eye's open on this site and
 on Ebay for a parts machine.  Vendo 63 are a common machine and there are a few out there that could be a doner
machine. Or if you know some one that does sheet metel work were they can make a new tank  for you that may work also .

  Pat  

[joesquid]

Rob/Jasmine,
Just finished with the last installment on the six month Krylon vs Rustoleum series.  I've been out to sea, please forgive the lateness.  Here's the link:
Krylon vs Rustoleum month six

[Yarochrehc]

Rob,
Taking the liner out can be a little work, you have to take the bottle rack which in'st to hard and the drain pipe sets in a rubber gromet, about 11 big screws holds the liner in place, then you have to pull hard because of the rubber seal around it. Putting it back in is harder yet. So if there aren't any holes in it, it is better leaving it in, and try the paint.

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Bob

Well, I finally got out the liner.  It was in better shape than I thought.  I cleaned it up with as best I could with Naval jelly. The area where the evap screwed to was rusted out, so I attached a stainless washer and nut from the under side and plan to hold the Evap down with a machine screw instead of a sheet metal screw.  I painted the liner with Hammertone paint.  I'm currently painting the rest of the interior and will post some pics when I'm closer to being done.  It's been tough and its not perfect but it's my first machine and I'm excited to fire it up and drink some Coke and brews.  Thanks for the help everyone.