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« on: December 15, 2005, 01:55:08 pm » |
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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
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90grad
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2005, 04:13:54 pm » |
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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.
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Kevin C
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« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2005, 10:14:56 pm » |
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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
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2005, 11:09:43 pm » |
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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
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2005, 10:21:08 am » |
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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.
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jasmine64
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2005, 10:24:00 am » |
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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.
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2005, 12:10:17 pm » |
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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
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jasmine64
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2005, 03:05:13 pm » |
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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
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Marsha
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2005, 03:38:47 pm » |
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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.
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2005, 11:02:18 pm » |
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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 
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