Post by slatefolkhouse on Apr 14, 2023 13:32:17 GMT
Hi there, I've been working on trying to restore a beautiful PJB7-A flat top GE machine from 1941, since last summer.
I keep getting close to getting it working but then something stumps me.
I am attaching some images of the fridge above and going through the manual I had found for the scotch yolk machines.
Looking for some ideas here as it was helpful before..
I bought the fridge from craigslist in good condition but the electrical cord was so damaged we tried to put in a new electrical cord, when doing this the wiring was incorrect and fried the relay.
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coldspaces helped me out by rebuilding my relay. I've also had a new thermostat put in as initially thought it was the thermostat.
The issue now is that the relay works but the compressor won't stay on.
It clicks on for one minute but then kicks right back off.
I'm wondering if the compressor needs to be replaced as well.
I called Antique Appliances to ask for advice and they said that most of the compressors from 1941 were the R-12 kind.
Is that correct? Does anyone have a suggestion where I could find one?
Does anyone have any suggestions if the compressor won't stay on?
Much appreciated!
I keep getting close to getting it working but then something stumps me.
I am attaching some images of the fridge above and going through the manual I had found for the scotch yolk machines.
Looking for some ideas here as it was helpful before..
I bought the fridge from craigslist in good condition but the electrical cord was so damaged we tried to put in a new electrical cord, when doing this the wiring was incorrect and fried the relay.
_
_
_coldspaces helped me out by rebuilding my relay. I've also had a new thermostat put in as initially thought it was the thermostat.
The issue now is that the relay works but the compressor won't stay on.
It clicks on for one minute but then kicks right back off.
I'm wondering if the compressor needs to be replaced as well.
I called Antique Appliances to ask for advice and they said that most of the compressors from 1941 were the R-12 kind.
Is that correct? Does anyone have a suggestion where I could find one?
Does anyone have any suggestions if the compressor won't stay on?
Much appreciated!
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