Vendo 83 drum and basket release latch

Hi all,I'm new and in need of assistance.I have just acquired a vendo 83 and desperately need a drum and basket release latch for it.(or at least a very good close up of each)so I can attempt to make these elusive parts.Any help will be appreciated greatly.

[johnieG]

I saw one over at www.colamachines.com it says out of stock, but it wouldn't hurt to ask as web pages lag behind actual used parts flow...

here's a link to the page!...JohnieG

http://www.colamachines.com/cgi-loc....&page=1

I saw that too.I have been in touch with those guys and no luck.I am to contact them every few days incase they get one.Thanks for the help though.I guess patience is a virtue in this hobby.

Howdy all,
There was an auction on ebay that you can still reference that had a drum for sale (it didn't sell), the guy is parting out a V-83.  He probably still has the mechanism to turn it as well.  Check out this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3271607945.  He is currently selling me the precool shelf and the coin box I was missing for my V83.  Hope this helps.
A J Chier
College Station, TX

Thanks for the info.I was in contact with that person as well.It is funny you should say that it did not sell because I had made arrangements to purchase the drum but they backed out at the last minute stating it was sold to someone else!If you are in contact with this person my e-mail address is bobtinamac2@aol.com.could also use some help getting the bottle vending door to spin the mechanism in the door.Or does the whole unit have to be in place first?

Well, maybe he did sell it.  I was assuming he didn't since there were no bids on the item on ebay.  He may have sold it offsite to someone.   Sorry about that.  As for the lift door mechanism, I can probably help you with that.  What exactly isn't happening?  Is the nickel or dime making it to it's proper location to lock the two halves of the vend mechanism together?  If it is making it to that point then you may have a problem with the rack and pinion assembly that rotates it when you lift the door.  I can send all the photos you want and copies of the service manual pages if you need them.  Let me know how I can help.
A J Chier

first off what started happening was the door jammed shut after I connected everything up.So I had to take the door apart and release the mechanism that holds the bottle vending door down.Once I put it back together the bottle vending door will no longer lock in place and after a few minor adjustments the coins now go into the money basket but I never know if it is enough because the big red disk will not spin(in the door)and the bottle vending door will no longer lock down.Does this make sense?I thought once you put your money in the red disk was to spin and release the vending door to allow you to get a drink?

I'm not too sure what we're up against here.  Is your V83 the electric model?  If so, it's a bit of a rarity and I'm not certain how it works.  Mine is an all mechanical machine and I can give you a full rundown on the operation of it directly from the vendo service manual.  The all-mechanical units worked on just one coin which served to "key" the normally free-wheeling door pinion to the other half of the pinion which turns the perforated door disk and the drum rotating assembly.  In other words, the door can be lifted at any time regardless of whether a coin is inserted, but the only way the disk and drum turn to reveal a new bottle is when a single coin is inserted before raising the door.  Clear as mud right?  let me know if I can help further or if that doesn't answer the question.  Best of luck.
A J

I think it is the perforated door disk that I am having the problem with.It does not want to turn on it's own after inserting your money.I am using 1960 era nickles so the weight should not be a problem.Mine is the electric model I believe because there is electric magnets that engage/dis-engage the coin mechanism and vending door release.It would seem to me that on my model you need to push up on the vending door in order to turn the perforated disk?You could send me the section on the door pinion and perforated door disk if you wish?And btw,thanks for your help.

[Jim]

tonkabully,

View the photos for the Vendo 83 in the Soda Machines Section and let us know what version of the V-83 you have...

There's a definate difference due to the coin door on the front just like other Vendo models(V-81, V-110, V-144...).