wsjax4
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« on: October 11, 2010, 01:52:39 pm » |
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I have a machine that has a working motor but the compressor does not work. I purchased several parts for the machine online with the help of a retired repairman in North Carolina. One of them was some type of wiring harness for the compressor. It was a small investment and several people suggested I start there becasue of the small cost. However, I have no idea how to install it. I fully understand the problems with getting a commercial outfit to work on a 45 year old refrigeration unit that likely contains the old-type refrigerant. Therefore, I am looking for a repairman that works on these machines that lives in the Houston area. Can anyone help?
Many thanks.
Scott
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 03:07:11 pm » |
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One of the sponsors of this site is Global Compressors. Eric does a lot of work on these and would be more than happy to help you out. I believe he is located in New Braunsfels, TX, which is a little north of you (but not that far I don't think). He used to work in Houston a long time ago and may get down there now and then I don't know or ytou could take it up to him
What model machine are you needing repair of?
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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wsjax4
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 03:23:29 pm » |
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I'm hoping for someone closer as New Braunfels is 3 hours west of me. The machine is a Vendolator, not a Vendo. I sent pictures to anyone who would look at them and was finally told that the machine was originally a Pepsi machine as is evidenced by the powder blue paint that is visible on the inside. I was told that the Coca-Cola folks bought a lot of machines from Pepsi in the late 60s/early 70s and refurbished them for their own use. I bought the machine for a song because the guy had no key. I have since drilled out the old lock and replaced it but there is no use in re-furbishing this unit. I would like to get it running and sell it so I can buy another! As you can see some jackass cut the frame on this one so I will need one of those as well.
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 04:39:19 pm » |
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Replacement of the wiring harness is not hard to do, once you remove the compressor (which is also very easy to do in all these early machines). Go ahead and give it a try........you can't hurt anything.
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Glen
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 05:46:00 pm » |
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I have a "frame" for your vending rack if you are interested. You can contact me at " cokecolaman@comcast.net" Thanks, Ron |
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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Pat Pixley
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2010, 07:25:38 pm » |
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Well as far as the compressor yeah Eric may be 3 hrs away but it will be done right the first time other wise you could contact a local appliances repair man and hope he knows what he is doing and does not screw something up or over charge you or both. Just my two cents  |
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johnieG
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 09:19:17 pm » |
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Now you know how to make your machine into a "free-vend" just get out the tin-snips and away you go!  |
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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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David D
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2010, 09:55:28 pm » |
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Interesting, my first thought was they were trying to vend 2 liters bottles... Agreed Eric is very good
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wsjax4
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 09:53:05 am » |
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I have added some more pictures of the compressor itself. It looks like someone has done some "work" already as there appear to be some pieces missing. Can anyone confirm?
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2010, 09:58:36 am » |
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Looks like it is all there - you just need to wire it together; however, the relay and overload may or may not work. Worth a try though and, if not, just get a 3-in-1 hard start.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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wsjax4
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2010, 11:08:16 am » |
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I already have a 3-in-1. However, I am unsure how to plug it up. The one close up looks to me like a part is missing. Am I wrong or is this simply one of the points where the 3-in-1 is connected?
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