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« Reply #40 on: June 16, 2013, 10:18:52 am » |
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Not sure what you mean by regularly packaged syrup, but if they still sell 1 gallon jugs that is the way to go.
We don't have a Costco so I'm not familiar with what they sell, I thought Sam's only had BIB's.
That's what I meant. Not sure if they sell them in jugs anymore either, I'll look around this week. |
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Vendo 81D, 56, 44, 23 standard
Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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« Reply #41 on: June 16, 2013, 10:29:56 pm » |
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Do you have the mounting base for it?
Yeah, I have a base. Missing the interior lid and the top lid though. Working on a picninc cooler right now, but I think I'll make this a follow up project to try and reassemble. |
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Vendo 56 - restored
Vendo 81 - in progress
Vendo 39 - in the rough
Rockola 1428 - Original
1959 Williams Pinch Hitter
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1930 Koken Barber Pole
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« Reply #42 on: June 17, 2013, 04:26:51 am » |
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You mentioned that yours was pretty rough, If your interested in buying the Deluxe I have without the base, let me know. I can shoot some close-ups and e-mail them to you. It's pretty straight with no dents just a lot of surface oxidation and spots. I was thinking about e-baying it but if someone here wants it I would rather it go to someone who will restore it. I would even consider selling the complete one if someone throws enough money at me!  |
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« Reply #43 on: June 20, 2013, 05:43:39 pm » |
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OK, all parts are in. I was also able to purchase a 5lb CO2 tank, figured it be better to start small. Haven't purchased any syrup yet, since you say it'd be better to test with water first.
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Vendo 81D, 56, 44, 23 standard
Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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« Reply #44 on: June 20, 2013, 09:39:09 pm » |
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You mentioned that yours was pretty rough, If your interested in buying the Deluxe I have without the base, let me know. I can shoot some close-ups and e-mail them.
Thanks for the offer. Your Deluxe looks pretty nice, but I am working with limited space, so I am saving my war department passes in case an opportunity comes up around me for a non-Coke roundtop. Looking forward to seeing Kaleid's unit fully functional. Hope it works out for him. If his doesn't hold pressure, he's gonna be obsessed with finding another one that will! |
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Vendo 56 - restored
Vendo 81 - in progress
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Rockola 1428 - Original
1959 Williams Pinch Hitter
Wurlitzer 1400
1930 Koken Barber Pole
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« Reply #45 on: June 22, 2013, 06:00:04 pm » |
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Ok, so stuntpilot spent about 2 hours on the phone with me today walking me through the ins and out of getting this Dole Super working. The first step was to get it cleaned up and make sure the o-rings in the internal valve and fittings were in good shape. The O-rings looked to be in good shape, so I then soaked the fittings and nozzle in food grade sanitizer for about 45 minutes. Then I put it back together and started fastening hoses, etc. I had to replace one of the barbed fittings on the carbonator so it could better fit my hose. Worst thing about the whole process is getting the old hoses off. Here are some pictures of the process up until I have everything hooked up. This is for testing purposes for now so we are using my outdoor water hose and will not be using syrup until we can verify the dispenser can hold water.
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Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
Victor C-18
Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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« Reply #46 on: June 22, 2013, 06:04:11 pm » |
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More pics...test will be next.
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Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
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« Reply #47 on: June 22, 2013, 07:35:04 pm » |
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Tested.....FAILED.
Everything held up except for the hose that goes into the dispenser. The bracket above the nut seems to be leaky. I removed and tightened the nut and hose, but still leaked like crazy. At this point I can't tell if its the nut or the bracket that are leaking. If it's the bracket, then I'm likely screwed. So go the travails of getting a 55 year old dispenser working.
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Vendo 81D, 56, 44, 23 standard
Westy WE-6, WD-5, WH-5T
Cavalier 51, 72, C-12
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Dr Pepper Vendo 90
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« Reply #48 on: June 23, 2013, 04:19:39 am » |
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After doing some drinking and thinking last night,  all hope is not lost yet.  Remember that large nut that secures the valve body to the dispenser we talked about, it needs to come off. I'll bet the o-rings on that body are leaking to the inside of the cabinet and it's just coming out there. I think if you grind the correct size socket it might fit or use a needle nose pliers. I will search my tools and try to find that socket but I'm not holding out any hope I still have it. Carefully apply a bit of WD-40 to loosen any rust before you try to remove it. Remove the acorn nuts and drop that stainless ring off it might give you some more room to work with. It's an 1-3/8" nut. If you get it off just twist the tank clockwise, counter clockwise while pulling up and it will come right out the top. I'll get back with you when I get back later today. |
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