[Marbickar]

I have a universal thermostat that I would like to replace in my OLD freezer. I wanted to have directions. The thermostat came with none. I wanted to know especially about the three wires that are used to connect the thermostat. Since this is such an old freezer (1953, Model L-20), I cannot find out how to get information about it. Thank you for any insight that you can supply.

[SublimeMasterJW]

does the freezer have 3 wires to hook up or the thermostat?

[Marbickar]

The freezer has three wires, white, black and blue. The thermostat has two places to hook the wires. I think the old one had the blue and black on one and the white on the other. The old thermostat had two places too.

[SublimeMasterJW]

Did the freezer have a light in the door or top? I am thinking white is common and black runs the compressor and blue just works a light in the freezer. I may be wrong.

[Marbickar]

Yes, it has a light in the lid. It also has a light in the logo that is on the cover of the motor. It hasn't worked in years. I'm sure we just didn't change the bulb. Thanks for your information.

[Marbickar]

Thanks to you, the vintage 1953 freezer is now at 0 degrees and doing well! The thermostat installation went well. We had to change some brittle wire that was cracking. That caused us to lose the light in the lid but a flashlight will work for the next 55 years! She's ready to keep that corn frozen as soon as the garden does its work. You were great. Thanks.

[rmallatt]

Where did you get ur thermostat i need one and cant find one i have a 1954 international harvestor and am unable to find parts