vendo 90

[zadd]

Is there any trick other than cleaning and greaseing the bottle stack working parts? When I pull the bottles out the arm stays up and I have to manually reset the bottle flaper. The bottle size pin is in the right spot and it still stays up?

[johnieG]

you'll  have to remove the stack to properly lubricate it, and you might find that you have a missing or broken tenstion spring on the stacks backside,

Not a difficult job, about 20 minutes to remove the wires below on the vending solenoid & switch, unload & remove the shelves, & remove the 5-6 screws that hold the stack in the machine. start at the bottom & go up, and be sure to  keep one hand on the top of the stack when you remove that last / top screw or you'll have it on your foot or head!   Now you can lay it on the bench & give it a good cleaning & lubrication, do not use wd40, use a white lithium (spray) grease on the sliders & rail channels, you'll be surprised how nicely it will work now!

[zadd]

Thanks. So far I just lubed the lower area . I'll get some spray and try it . I did pull the complete stack and every thing looked clean so something must be gummed up. '>

[bubba]

Not necessarily.... just needs some lube. Work it on the bench a bit, and it'll be good for awhile. I did mine almost 2 years ago, and still no problems..

[CoolCat]

I have partially disassembled my V-63 vending stack.  I have only removed the faceplate and the trays.  The trays are not in bad shape, but have some corrosion and accumulated gunk on them.  I have washed them and plan to use hammertone paint in order to make them look a bit nicer and to prevent corrosion.  The faceplate is in decent shape, but there is a touch of rust on the back side behind where the bottle caps were attached to show flavors.  I plan on painting the backside and waxing the front side of the face plate.  There is some missing paint in the openings, but I plan on leaving that alone for the most part.  I do not plan on doing a full restoration of the machine at this point since it is in pretty good overall and I am somewhat fond of original machines with a few "service scars".  So, I don't want to do more than is necessary and have the visible parts "too nice".

So... now for my question.  The "guts" of the stack really has no corrosion to speak of... it's just dirty.  I would like to simply clean it up and lubricate.  Would there be a problem with immersing the stack to get it clean?  I would love to just stick it in the dishwasher and let it do its thing.  If I remove the solenoid, would this be a problem?

If everything is squeaky clean... what do you suggest in terms of lubrication?  I've read the suggestions in this and other threads, but want to make sure I don't do anything wrong.

Thanks!

[collecture]

As long as all electrical components have been removed, I see nothing wrong with the DW.
I have sprayed stacks with auto engine degreasers and then powerwashed them before. Dry it out with compressed air if you can.

Check the Downloads section for the 56, 63 manual - it will ID lubrication points.

[bubba]

I don't know if I would put a stack in the dishwasher.. not worried about the stack, but don't think I'd want to subject my dishwasher with the funk.. Good old fashioned spray nine and a pressure washer is all I've ever needed. I'm not sure what the appropriate lube is on the stacks, but I always defunk my racks and then lube all the cams and slides with Lubriplate white lithium grease. I mostly use the paste stuff with a brush. I think it works better than the spray cans of grease.