How do you get a new nickel out of the 5 cent coin mechanism?

[oldcoke]

   I have a C-51 that has the five cent only coin mechanism and did not know you can not use the new nickels. I have a new nickel I put into the mechanism and it is stuck in there somewhere. The old coins work just fine, so how do I get the new nickel out? As you know, there is no button you push to get the coin back but I can not see the coin. I do not want to stick something into the slot affraid of hurting it.

   Also, I just put the machine back together and the handle works fine when you put the old nickel in but the handle will not turn counter-clockwise so I can close the door. Something is stoping it from turning counter-clockwise. It worked just fine when I took out of machine and put in a plastic bag. Never did take it apart. But for some reason will not go counter-clockwise. thanks....

[collecture]

Some thing is not right - new nickels or old nickels should both work. I've never encountered a coin that does not work when the mechanism is working like it should.
Did the coin fall all the way into the coin block on the shaft? Or is it stuck in the rejector?

As far as the handle, something is not right there either. The clutch pawl inside the handle is a safety measure incorporated within the handle and should work regardless of where the handle is in the vending cycle.

Keep in mind that everything on the mechine must be adjusted correctly. Everything is connected together and any slight binding in one area trickles down and can affect another part several links away.

Pictures help!!

[oldcoke]

OK, I will take a picture later today. Have to leave for a while but will take a few pictures when I get back. Not sure where the nickel is. Thanks

[oldcoke]

OK, here are a few pictures. The spring on upper left is not hooked to anything. If the mechanism needs attention, who is the one to send it to?

[oldcoke]

Aother picture.

[oldcoke]

 And another.

[oldcoke]

Last one. If you need any more let me know.

[MoonDawg]

 If the mechanism needs attention, who is the one to send it to?

            Collecture  (Tom) is the pro.       

[collecture]

Everything looks in order.
1. Where is the nickel getting stuck?

Try this:
1. Screw a 6-32 x 3/8" screw in the right side to lift the nickel dog up (put it on free vend in other words). There is already a screw in the dime dog hole. Both screw holes are located in the oval area on the right side of the painted mech cover plate.
2. Now open the main door and crank it over. Does the coin mech crank over and return without issue? If so, you have eliminated a coin mech issue (other than the rejector).
    If so, now close the main door and crank it over again. Does the machine vend fine as a free vend? If not, your issue is down the line somewhere (bottle belt gears, etc.).

If all of the above is OK, sounds like you might just need to clean the rejector and/or adjust it.

[oldcoke]

            Collecture  (Tom) is the pro.       
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Thanks to both of you.
How do I get in touch with Collecture (Tom)?