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Post by kirk on Dec 28, 2015 1:30:40 GMT
After extensive research on this site, I have found that the CF I inherited is a 1940 model. Before getting carried away, I wanted to see if it would run and more or less "see what I got". After some cleanup and replacing the power cord, it fired right up. (You've GOT to be kidding me!) I immediately had visions of taking it completely apart, sanding and repainting, replacing all the insulation, new top welting, buffing the chrome and having the racks powder coated. But, I talked myself into holding off until spring or summer. Besides, for a garage beer fridge, it has a nice little patina. As a car guy, I could not resist adding some pin-striping. The graphics might be a little cheesy, but for the clearance rack at Pep Boys... Unable to find my thermometer, I put a bottle of water in the freezer compartment last night and it was a nice, solid chunk of ice this morning. The bottle of water I put on the "floor" of the box was cold, but did not seem real cold. I picked up a thermometer today and the temp is 36F on the lower rack. The evaporator has a nice frost on it, but the peel-and-stick universal weatherstripping seal I picked up at Ace Hardware keeps wanting come off, so I'm not sure it is doing the job. I'm encouraged enough to spring for a proper seal and will try that next. I don't know if it will get me to the ideal 30-32F I want, but I'm pretty close. Next on the agenda is to check the time on the running cycles and to post pics of it stocked with beer. Attachments:
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Post by coldspaces on Dec 28, 2015 3:06:50 GMT
Sounds like you need to turn it a bit colder. The frost line is great on the evap. System is still full of refrigerant. Should be able to get those drinks frosty cold. I am into Chevy IIs but spend too much time with my other hobies and the old cars suffer for attention. All three of my CFs worked when I brought them home but the 38 had the start relay go bad a few days latter and another needed a fan motor.
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Post by kirk on Jan 4, 2016 3:54:44 GMT
Coldspaces, you were right on. Just a little adjustment to the thermostat (now on 9 out of 12) and I have a perfect 32 degree floor.
Man, I love this machine!
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 4, 2016 4:32:03 GMT
Coldspaces, you were right on. Just a little adjustment to the thermostat (now on 9 out of 12) and I have a perfect 32 degree floor. Man, I love this machine! Glad to hear it. If your frig has most of its shelves and such I would love to see a pic of the inside. |
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Post by timeswelding on Jan 4, 2016 10:28:01 GMT
I'm looking at a 1939 CF myself. The owner says it runs but does not cool. I'm wondering what the problem might be. It's very complete and in nice cosmetic condition. Hopefully Noone has defrosted it with an ice pick. Travis is leaning towards restricted float valve. Any other ideas? I don't want to bring home a boat anchor.
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Post by ChrisJ on Jan 4, 2016 14:54:34 GMT
Are the later evaporators like the CF as thick as the ones on my CA machines?
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Post by timeswelding on Jan 4, 2016 14:57:05 GMT
Are the later evaporators like the CF as thick as the ones on my CA machines? By "thick" are you referring to the wall thickness of the stainless steel sheet? I, personally have no idea. It would stand to reason that, over time, thinner materials were used to pacify the bean counters, though. |
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Post by ChrisJ on Jan 4, 2016 17:49:06 GMT
Are the later evaporators like the CF as thick as the ones on my CA machines? By "thick" are you referring to the wall thickness of the stainless steel sheet? I, personally have no idea. It would stand to reason that, over time, thinner materials were used to pacify the bean counters, though. Yeah, I know the CK machines and newer have much much smaller passages due to the operating pressures. Just curious on the gauge of the stainless steel because the CA ones seem very robust. |
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Post by Travis on Jan 4, 2016 18:32:00 GMT
Chris,
The later evaps aren't as thick as the CA's. Part of the rigidity is the non-refrigerated shelf in the CA versus the later models.
This shouldn't matter unless subject to extreme abuse. After all, the CA's are flimsy compared to a DR.
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Post by Travis on Jan 4, 2016 19:26:48 GMT
And by the way I wasn't trying to be mean the CA's. It's perfectly natural as technology advances for things to get engineered to be less costly to build. It's clear to me that considering the amount of metal that they put into 80 fin DR's, they were very concerned about the cost of manufacture they just wanted it to be durable.
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Post by kirk on Jan 9, 2016 22:28:58 GMT
Coldspaces - pics of the inside:     Had a tragedy today. Went out to the fridge to grab a beer and everything was frozen solid. First thing I did was unplug the machine and open the door, then i went to the store for more beer. Got back and took the hair dryer to the inside. Gonna let it dry out overnight and back off the t-stat a hair. |
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Post by ChrisJ on Jan 9, 2016 23:10:35 GMT
Also keep in mind the ambient temp effects the temperature inside the cabinet.
If this is in a garage or something that gets cold, you're going to find the fridge running colder than normal.
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Post by coldspaces on Jan 10, 2016 3:09:29 GMT
Coldspaces - pics of the inside:     Had a tragedy today. Went out to the fridge to grab a beer and everything was frozen solid. First thing I did was unplug the machine and open the door, then i went to the store for more beer. Got back and took the hair dryer to the inside. Gonna let it dry out overnight and back off the t-stat a hair. Sorry to hear about the beer, I had the same thing happen new year's day. Guess I turned the 32 a bit too cold and it ran nonstop for almost a day. Kinda made me sad but not as sad as your pics not working lol. |
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Post by kirk on Jan 10, 2016 3:19:07 GMT
Pix fixed. (Hope!)  |
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