Cav uss-64 door sag.

[Creighton]

Hi All,
Have a 1/4" drop from left to right. Don't see any adjustment other than the latch. Thinking a gentle pry from the bottom. Anyone been there done that? Better idea?
Thanks!!
Creighton

[bubba]

I plan on putting mine back together tomorrow, so I'll have a look at the hinge area and see what can be tweaked...

[loman4ec]

What model 64 do you have. My C model has serious door sag. It is to the point that I might have to cut some spot welds and re weld it.

[Creighton]

Mines a USS-8-64K date code 8/74. Don't see any tweaks that could be made to the hinges, but do see some deflection on the bottom hinge. Looks like somehow the door was bent down, strange... Thanks for the help!!
Creighton

[Lulu]

My 64 has a little sag with the door.  I adjusted the latch and it took it out.  However, it's really hard to open.  Not a good fix, but will work for now.

[loman4ec]

One of the USS-64's I did had a might have had a door sag problem. It already had this block of wood in the right corner that was wedge shape. It was firmly bolted to the machine. It worked and looked Ok so I never removed it. This might be an idea to help you out. it is worth a try. Here is a pic.

[johnieG]

Josh, actually what you've done is exactly what they do for modern machines! they use a metal "ramp" to help hold the door in alignment & keep it from sagging. on the Vendo's it's possible to add some small washers to the lower hinge-pivot to help a "droopy" door keep it's alignment..

[bubba]

Well, I spent a few hours today getting to know my Cav. Had the rack out, gave the whole interior a good cleaning and wirebrushing the rusty parts.. my door isn't sagging at all, but its much newer than most here... I didn't seen any adjustments or slots for the hinge..

I did manage to compound and wax this machine, and it looks pretty #### nice..

[Creighton]

Well I took a better look at things. And here is the fix factory installed (duh need glasses). The part on the left is attached to the door (lower right corner). It has a small roller that sounds just like what JonnieG is describing. The part marked "CAB" is installed in front of the compressor. I'll just need to add shimes under the cab ramp and should be set. Wish the rain would stop.

More than happy to take better pics and measurements for anybody interested.

Also appears to be some adjustment in the upper left hinge top mounting plate but only an 1/8" at best.

Great box!! Cleaning up very well and cools/vends as it should. May have to keep this one as well. Gonna be in trouble :-)

Trying to think of a way to have all the USS-64 info in one place, course would be handy for all the other makes/models as well. Anybody have any idea's?

Thanks!!
Creighton

[loman4ec]

While working on this if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I think I have had more Uss-64s than anything else. I have parted out 4, restored 2, and sold 2 origional. I still have some parts but not much. let me know if I can help

[Creighton]

Very kind of you Josh!!
Replied on another thread about the coin door you had, I'll take it. I don't seem to have anything that looks like a drip tray, great if you have one or can send a pic.

Rats have had fun on a cover over the compressor wiring. Need to fix/replace that.

Would like to convert it to a light up front sign. How do you get the door light bulb out? That is one tight space.
Thanks a bunch!!
Creighton

[bubba]

Quote (Creighton @ Jan. 15 2006,12:07)

Very kind of you Josh!! Would like to convert it to a light up front sign. How do you get the door light bulb out? That is one tight space. Thanks a bunch!! Creighton

I've got the same thing... I need to change that bulb too. I also was thinking about adding the lightup panel...

[Pixel]

The door on my CS-64 has some sag too. It has the ramp on it like Creighton took pics of, but I didn't see the roller in its mounting on the door. Somebody may have taken it out. My machine isn't in the best light for seeing things.

I would adjust the ramp, but it looks like there's another problem. Something has happened to the door liner seal in the upper left corner (where it closes into the upper right corner of the machine). Sort of looks like the corner was cut off or crimped in or something. I suspect it was done because the sagging door was keeping the liner from closing against the machine interior seal properly. If I adjust the ramp and realign the door, will the messed up liner corner make much of a difference in how well the drink compartment is sealed from the outside air?

[Creighton]

Hi Pixel,
If the roller assembly on the door is missing adjusting the ramp won't help. I'll take better pictures if needed. Wouldn't be too hard to make the roller.

Doubt the seal is that big of a deal. A new one would be better. I need to start tracking down parts and pieces so will let you know what I find.
Creighton

[Pixel]

Thanks, Creighton

Looking a bit closer, I believe it does have the roller. I'll take a better look tomorrow to make sure, but I think I have it. I'd wondered what that weird metal thing was doing down there mounted in front of the compressor, now I now.

I just wish the liner wasn't been messed up. Oh well, it could be much worse.

[Creighton]

Shims under the the ramp by the compressor do the trick. Now I can fine tune the door latch adjustment. Nice of Cav to include this feature. Very well built machine.
Creighton