Thermador swamp cooler

schikip · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 5:07 pm Post subject: Thermador swamp cooler

I've been searching for a couple of weeks now and can't find the answer, so if you can help or at least point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Ok I came up on an OG thermador and everything is good except the spring to retract the pull string came undone and is just coiled around the center shaft. My question is does anyone know how to reattach the spring or install an alternate spring so it works property with out cutting it open?

hitest · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject:

Which Thermador do you have? Mine has the access panel on the rear- piece of cake.
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schikip · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 7:35 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure what gen or however theyre classified but everything is spot welded in place so no getting in there with out drilling. and I'm not trying to restore it I just wanted two function. how do I go about posting pictures?

RareAir · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject:

schikip · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks RareAir I'm wanting to post pics of my thermador in this thread...

schikip · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 10:28 am Post subject:

schikip · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 10:30 am Post subject:

Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 6:38 pm Post subject:

Pretty sure the rear panel is tightly fitted slip on, and so can be worked off carefully.
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hitest · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 7:08 pm Post subject:

Oooh, I see. I forgot about that style. Always liked it- now I know I'm lucky to not have to crack one open. That pressed-on cap MUST be a damn tight fit to not leak! Does one have to carefully (forever) tap backward along that seam to remove the cap? Jeebus.

Can a wooden dowel be inserted and tapped from the front end? Oh stop it you pervies.
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Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674291
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schikip · Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks E&B that link help.
I decided to open her up, and with a little bit of heat from the torch the panel came right out.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:32 am Post subject:

Welcome!

Tis amazing what one can find thru a WWW search! Very Happy

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schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:56 pm Post subject:

schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:06 pm Post subject:

thats what these forums are for smart ace Rolling Eyes

so after i heated up the tar and was able to bpull the back panel off i #1 soked the pad in a mixture of bleach and water because it stunk prety bad #2 cleaned off all the old tar using a wire wheel #3 attached the spring #4 ran a bead of 3M panel bond around the sealing surface to make it water tight again, put the back panel into place, clamped it for 24hrs, preloaded the drum, tightened the backing nut down and popped the rear cover back on and now she works like she did from day one! tis amazing where a little info from a samba forum can make life alot easier Laughing

schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:08 pm Post subject:

schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:09 pm Post subject:

schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:11 pm Post subject:

this stuff worked great and no mess. its just what i had onhand, but theres plenty of other products that would bdo the job.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:16 pm Post subject:

Would suggest to the next fixer upper to use vinegar instead of bleach. Bleach tends to break down fibers too much.

Hopefully that panel bond is not too strong, might need to remove that panel again for repairs. Dum dum AKA butyl rubber is probably a better choice and removes easily if need be.

Good to hear it is working better!!
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schikip · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:24 pm Post subject:

nothing that a little heat wont fix like the OG tar...
dumdum stays rubber like and doesnt bond/cure to the panel wich could cause leakage. sylicone would be my next suggestion

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:25 pm Post subject:


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