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Title: replace gasket?
Post by: kev_7680 on November 17, 2011, 02:45:28 pm
I just got my vendo 39 a few weeks ago and my gaskets just came in the mail today.On the website it says it is for the right side and lower left.I can see the old one on the right side but i dont see anything for the lower left.Also is the gasket on the right turns slightly to the right at the top is that correct?


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: Ltransam on November 17, 2011, 02:57:43 pm
It Appears By Your Picture That YOUR Missing What are called Breaker Strips (Black  1 1/2  to 2 Inch wide ) .They Fill in the Space Between the Outer Cabinet &The Inner Tank/Liner .

If You Ordered a Seal ( Rubber ) It Gose on the Main Door .


OPPS !!! My Bad I had To Blow Up the Picture  :blush:  Please Disregard


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: kev_7680 on November 17, 2011, 03:04:49 pm
Would you happen to have a pic that would show me where it goes?Is the right gasket on mine in the right spot?


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: collecture on November 17, 2011, 05:11:42 pm
There is a gasket on the main door that goes around the liner and is screwed to the main door along with the main door liner. The screw holes in the gasket cvorrespond to screw holes in the liner.
Another adhesive backed gasket was stuck to the right breaker strip. I don't think the sponsors sell the adhesive backed gasket as you can use any 1/2" weather stripping/gasket from your local hardware store.


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: kev_7680 on November 18, 2011, 12:03:42 am
I got the gasket that goes on the front door thats held with tons of screws.But i also bought this
http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/index.php?crn=312&rn=730&action=show_detail
I assume this is the one that runs down the right side? It says its also for bottom left?Thats the one im not sure where it goes....


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: collecture on November 18, 2011, 12:24:21 am
I have this pic of an original machine - it shows it on the upper left...


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: kev_7680 on November 18, 2011, 01:18:29 am
Thanks for the pic.See on mine the original gasket on the right tails to the right at the top.I will email the site i got it from and ask why they say bottom left.I guess i could put it around the whole thing i dont think it would hurt?just put it where the other gasket touches it.....thanks for your help


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: collecture on November 18, 2011, 09:54:52 am
I have seen other 39's where it tails off to the right, but most times it followed the breaker strip up to the center clip. Never seen it on the bottom left - just on the upper left from the hinge on up to the center clip. I suppose it couldn't hurt to carry it on around.


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: kev_7680 on November 22, 2011, 11:36:01 am
I put on the main door gasket today and ran into a snag.Everything went on fine but in the bottom right corner it points out.Any clue on what i can do to fix it.Im not sure if it is because im trying to do it in minus 4 in my garage(im in toronto Canada).picture of it below


Title: Re: replace gasket?
Post by: MoonDawg on November 22, 2011, 12:24:26 pm
        It is supposed to be cut at a 45 degree angle. It is installed in 2 pieces, the bottom of the door is 1 piece and surrounding the rest of the door is the second one.