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[kimbokasteniv]

I have a dixie narco machine which I would like to use to dispense snapple bottles. As you've guessed I don't know much about vending machines, so I need some help selecting the correct cam for the job. (I am assuming the yellow and green piece pictured below is called a cam).

With the current cams, there seems to be two different positions I can use. One position causes the machine to dispense a bottle every 2 vending cycles, while the other dispenses two bottles per vend cycle.

How do I determine the correct cam for the stack?

Any help appreciated.

[cvending]

Kimbo, to me it looks like the lower picture shows that the depth of the column is only single. The back spacer needs to be adjust back so you can put 2 bottle deep in the column.

Good lucl

[kimbokasteniv]

Kimbo, to me it looks like the lower picture shows that the depth of the column is only single. The back spacer needs to be adjust back so you can put 2 bottle deep in the column.

Good lucl

You're right, I moved that spacer forward, because frankly, I don't understand how it could only vend a single bottle if the bottles are placed 2 deep.
So are you suggesting, that if I move the spacer back and place the bottles 2 deep, the cam position which only vended a bottle every two cycles would now vend every cycle?

Edit:
I just imagined the way the dispenser moves, and now I realize why what you suggested would work. Thanks again, I feel like an idiot for not realizing that.

[cvending]

It looks to me as though that should be all you need to do for that column. Narrow columns will be a little different though.

I also do not see any shims at the bottom. I believe you will need them for the narrow columns.

[kimbokasteniv]

Alright, I took a look at the machine and I think I finally understand how this stuff works--this must be vending 101. I never noticed the difference in design towards the back of the column which prevents the product from dispensing until the motor moves a little bit further.

Otherwise I tried the wide column, and it worked as you suggested.
Thanks again.
I don't suppose you sell the motor I have pictured above? I only need the disk, but from what I have seen online that's not sold separately.