1970's pepsi machine

[james woz]

Quote (johnieG @ July 26 2005,8:33)

Yep! That's a typical mechanism failer for a ChoiceVend, what's happening with the column that vends continually, is you have either a broken index gear, or a defective/stuck index switch, the gear & switch is what sets the vending cycle on a ChoiceVend, The augers can be adjusted to vend either 12oz. Cans or glass bottles (you didn't say which you are vending, I'm assuming Cans).

Yes, I'm using cans. Do you know where I can get the index switchs from?

[jasmine64]

It's likely the gear. Mine goes through stages of running and stopping. Now all its doing is maybe half a turn then stops. Doesnt drop cans from one column any more.

looking for parts is a pain.

[jasmine64]

here is the machine with the cans loaded.

[johnieG]

Here's a link to Veii, they have some parts for these machines, but keep in mind they are obsolete vendors...

http://www.veii.com/pages....&page=3

[Rickplayer]

Make sure you preload your cans. There is a small metal switch under the columns. Press any sold out switch, and then press the button until a can come out.