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Working on a Vendo 81   ,  I put the dime in and turn the crank counter clock wise, and it springs back like it should , and then try to pull the bottle out . B :darn: :darn:ut wont release it . Whats going with it . ?   :darn:

Make sure that the actuator "T" assembly is interacting with the Bottle stack cup... you can see where the two meet when you are closing the door .. the T needs to insert into the slots on the vend cup. sorry no photo but you should be able to see if it engages as you close the door..

Yep, As I close the door  i can see the  T is lining up with the cup .  Any other things that I should for ? 

Break this down into two system checks:

1 - Make sure the vending stack is functioning alone: with the cabinet door open rotate the vend coupler/cup and check each vend shelf for proper operation.
2 - Again, with the cabinet door open, verify the operation of the coin mech and crank handle/linkage is functioning.

Once you narrow down where the issue may be, we can focus on resolving...

With the door open , I turn the cup by hand  and  the bottles come out on every shelf .  and then  i close the door and put the dime in the coin mec  and crank the handle down and i can tell it is working  . but wont let the bottle release .   I  put more tension on the spring too  . still not working  right .  ???  Now what .

I’ve seen the linkage hooked up wrong...Maybe take off the small rectangular cover plate on the door liner and shoot me a picture of of the area it was covering up. I’m assuming the cup snaps back after turning it...

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And now we can proceed to step three...
Adjust the linkage ensuring the vend coupler/cup is rotating properly and far enough to disengage/release the vend stack for proper bottle removal...

      Correction....remove the round cover plate that snaps into the liner, loosen the 2 screws and extend the 'throw' by moving the shaft to the right.

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Ok Here is my machine  , I tried adjusting the linkage , but that did not help   any more idea's

 I would still want to see the linkage where it connects to the shaft of the coin mechanism...That’s where I’ve seen it backwards before

        The 2 adjusting screws seem to be maxed out, leaving your throw to a minimum.

Yep!

Look at where the old mark is from the pan head of the screw!

Those screw marks are where it was originally when I bought it , I have adjusted it up and down   , did not make any difference . 

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Here's the linkage to the coin mechanism ,   

I would take the stack out of the machine so you can look at the parts moving . 

Ok finally got the machine to vend right .  Just had to get the right adjustment .  This is my  real first machine ,   still learning   now I can order a few  parts and decals  from funtronics .

and get it looking good .   Thanks for all your help  guys   this is  a very good web site .   I will post a pictures  of the  81 D when I get all together .

Thanks again for all your help . 8)

What was the adjustment ?

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I adjusted this,  even tho the T lined up with the barrel  I guess it was still out of wac and not letting it turn all the way  to release the bottles .  seems to be working now 

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this is what was out of adjustment, not the other picture .