rob
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Post by rob on Oct 5, 2017 23:15:16 GMT
That's too bad. I hope that my flat tops never do that! Have you tried to run it? If the compressor turns on and runs it should all still be working. I would bet that you could fit a modern tube style condenser at the rear if you really wanted to. Of course it all depends on how bad you want your "royalty". I'm sorry, I had to... I bought it like this 2 days ago. I only paid 30 dollars for it, so it's not the end of the world. If I could cheaply put a modern compressor, condenser, some sort of expansion valve, and other assorted guts in it without too much drama, I'd gladly take the plunge and give it a whirl. I wouldn't want to spend more than a few hundred bucks on something like this unless you guys were pretty sure it could be done by a stubborn novice with a basic understanding of refrigeration, a vacuum pump, some solder and access to the internet. I want my royalty (that was funny, by the way ) but I need to keep it real too. Rob
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Post by ckfan on Oct 5, 2017 23:26:10 GMT
If you end up getting rid of the compressor I would be interested in it. I would love to make a scotch yoke under glass exhibit like Travis has.
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Post by coldspaces on Oct 6, 2017 4:24:14 GMT
First you need to see it it runs as suggested. If the compressor won't start you need a complete donor system. If it runs you might get lucky and fit something for a condenser. Do you have a pic of the box? If it is in good shape a donor system might be the best bet.
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 6, 2017 12:06:39 GMT
Even if it runs, it probably will die before long. My CK3 (from the railroad depot, that had a cracked solder joint on the evaporator for some time before I got it) ran about a year before it got noisy and then locked up. Internal corrosion takes it's toll.
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rob
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Post by rob on Oct 6, 2017 21:21:52 GMT
Even if it runs, it probably will die before long. My CK3 (from the railroad depot, that had a cracked solder joint on the evaporator for some time before I got it) ran about a year before it got noisy and then locked up. Internal corrosion takes it's toll. Yeah....That's kinda why I was considering a retrofit with a new compressor, condenser, some sort of expansion valve, R134a....the works. But again, that's a little over my head.....unless you guys are willing/ale to help. Thanks! Rob
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Post by ckfan on Oct 6, 2017 23:26:41 GMT
I am not knowledgeable enough to help with that big of a project. However, I'm sure a few members on here could steer you in the right direction.
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 7, 2017 4:14:32 GMT
Even if it runs, it probably will die before long. My CK3 (from the railroad depot, that had a cracked solder joint on the evaporator for some time before I got it) ran about a year before it got noisy and then locked up. Internal corrosion takes it's toll. Yeah....That's kinda why I was considering a retrofit with a new compressor, condenser, some sort of expansion valve, R134a....the works. But again, that's a little over my head.....unless you guys are willing/ale to help. Thanks! Rob Information on the 134a TXV I used: monitortop.freeforums.net/post/6653/threadThere may be an issue with modern compressors and their relatively tiny oil capacity, being used with flooded evaporators. There's a thread here somewhere where someone tried valiantly to get a stable oil level in a tiny compressor. (The original compressor holds about a half gallon of oil; new ones 6 or 8 Oz typically). You might be able to find one of the older 1725 RPM Tecumseh compressors, that hold 48 Oz or so, that wouldn't be so critical of oil return. Just one of the things to give thought to.
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Post by coldspaces on Oct 7, 2017 4:36:02 GMT
Yeah....That's kinda why I was considering a retrofit with a new compressor, condenser, some sort of expansion valve, R134a....the works. But again, that's a little over my head.....unless you guys are willing/ale to help. Thanks! Rob Information on the 134a TXV I used: monitortop.freeforums.net/post/6653/threadThere may be an issue with modern compressors and their relatively tiny oil capacity, being used with flooded evaporators. There's a thread here somewhere where someone tried valiantly to get a stable oil level in a tiny compressor. (The original compressor holds about a half gallon of oil; new ones 6 or 8 Oz typically). You might be able to find one of the older 1725 RPM Tecumseh compressors, that hold 48 Oz or so, that wouldn't be so critical of oil return. Just one of the things to give thought to. That is correct the modern compressors do not have enough oil to work on he old flooded evaporators.
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Post by elec573 on Oct 15, 2017 6:02:25 GMT
There's a very nice flat top posted in the classified.Its worth a look.
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 15, 2017 12:27:23 GMT
You mean the tiny one for $245?
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