Would like info on westinghouse model wb102-b4-d

[johnieG]

thoses are the coin reject electromagnets (C.r.e.m.s. for short) they reject coins into the mech, when the changers is out of nickles, (or in your case, jammed) they are normally in the pulled back position, if the mech.'s out of change, or is sold out (if so equipt) or the machines not plugged in. they return all coins to the change return cup. (sound familar?  '> )
if you can slide a small piece of tape under the flat metal plate
& onto the post under it, it should quite it down (sounds like a little buzzer running) sometimes a little "tweaking on the plate (NOT the fingers) some people just remove the plate & leave the coils in place, this wont' hurt anything, but will make allow the mech to accept coins even if there's no nickels for change, (which is only a problem if you use it to sell to the public),if you have a Fax machine, I can try faxing you a copy of the manual, just send the No. to me in a P.M. (personel message) & make sure you have paper in the machine, it's about 28 pages !

Thanks johnieg for the info on the coin mech.  I feel like I've learned alot about coke machines in the past few days.  Now that the lights work, the coin mech works and the machine vends properly I need to get the thing to cool.  I'm going to get one of the 3 in 1 boosters as soon as I get a chance then I'll  see if it will crank that thing up.  I cleaned up some connections on the compressor today and it sounds like it almost wants to start.  So I'll have to work on that part.
   The other thing I've started is cleaning the thing up.  When I got down into the compressor compartment and started pulling junk out,  like broken glass,  old bottle caps,  dirt and 9, yes 9,  very old mouse mummies, I found that the thing is alot more dirty than I thought '>  I have pictures of the dead mice in the machine if anyone is interested.   To properly clean this thing up I'm going to have to take alot of stuff apart.  The compressor compartment won't be that bad,  especially since it'll probably have to be serviced anyway.  But the vending/cooling compartment has alot of trash , ie mouse bones '> ,  at the bottom of it as well as a little corrosion.  I guess this pan gets wet since there is a drain hole in the bottom.  Anyway I'm a little apprehensive about taking things apart since they work so well right now.  Do the vend mechs in these things come out as one big unit or am I going to have a pile of parts.  I'm pretty confident I can tear it down and rebuild it,  but I'm afraid that something will break when I take it apart.  I guess thats part of the fun.  Any advice on getting started?  SHould I just have someone refinish the inside of the machine?  
I'm looking for a service manual for this machine, but haven't had any luck so far.  Actually I've not seen any reference to this exact model anywhere on the net.  I've seen a WB102-6  but not a WB102-B4-D.  I don't know if theres a  difference or not other than the number of flavor selections. '>  '>  I've deduced that the model refers to a Westinghouse (W)  bottles(B)  holds 102 bottles(102)  four bottle flavors (B4)  and I don't know what the (D) is for.  The serial number is 24519018,  any coded info in there like the date of manufacture?  There is also a Part number Y-37915 listed,  any idea what that is?

DAmn, I ask alot of questions.  Sorry,  but this has turned out to be alot of fun.  It's a pretty satisfying feeling to get something 40 years old to work again.
Thanks again.
Justin

[MoonDawg]

The hard part is already done. The entire dispensing unit is slid into the cabinet and sitting on two brackets, and is held in place with 3 or 4 bolts. They were designed like this for service. Also this unit must come out before you can remove your complete refrigeration system.
      Sounds to me like your going to ENJOY pressure washing the inside of this one!                Glen '>

Wow you were right Glen,  It was easy to take out.  Just `unplug some wires undid a few bolts and it slide out.  Now all thats left in the cooler is the refrigeration unit.  The blower and coils(?) in the actual cooler box and the compressor in the bottom compartment.  Is it safe to take this all out or do I need to worry about the lines?  or since it doesn't work anyway does it matter?  Can I just take the cooling unit somewhere for service or do they need the whole machine usually?
AND,  after I power wash the inside of the machine,  whats the best way to get the liner of the cooler looking new again.  Right now its pretty dirty and dull.  I'm not even sure what type of metal it is.  Galvanized?  The bottomof the cooling cabinet has some rust on it.  I'll post some pics later today or tomorrow so you all can see the condition of the cooler liner and tell me my best options.  Also what about the vending racks,  they are pretty dull and oxidized also.  Can I polish them up or what do I need to do to get them looking nice.

Thanks,
Justin

here's some pics of the inside of the machine.

close up of the interior and the vending rack,  what type of metal is this?  anyone?