Welp, Seems somehow I misplaced my spare Combustion blower gaskets(err thought I had one left - CRS?)........... Picking one up on Tuesday(shops not open on Mondays). Hope its stays warm enough so no happens!!
Had frost on the roof this AM.Stove is ready to rock and roll.Just have to reconnect the oak and we will be off to the races.
House was 67ºF this AM, Used the electric heat in the bathroom for the morning shower.......... Pick up the gasket tonight to finish the beast assembly. Likely won't test fire as we'll be baking a bit.
I trying to hold out but I know eventually everyone is going to complain about not turning the stove on.
Stopped on the way home and picked up the CB gasket. Thats about the only thing that went well. Went to clean the vent and found eggs! Brush I had for some 8 seasons decided to break in the pipe!! Took about an hour to get the piece out. Went and borrowed a buds, Took the outside pipe apart and used his to push it towards the inside tee. Just kept bumping it along until it finally fell out the tee. Started soaking the burn pot after the vent was buttoned up. Figured I descale the agitator and guess what? Yeppers, That broke!! WTF>>>>>>>> Good thing I saved the old original. Gave that a quick clean and carefully put it back together! She may be old, Dusty and rusty! But she still heats like a beast! Just need to put the right side cover back on after I adjust and lube the chain for the agitator, Didn't dare touch that tonight!! Guess I need to PM don2222 and order me an agitator!!
There was someone on this forum a couple of years ago that offered to try and make me an agitator (looks to be the same as JT's)...Don't remember his name though. I packed up my old agitator to send, but I never followed thru!
Yeppers, They are the same. I remember the thread. I'll got looking for it later this weekend. Getting gear ready to hit the water for the next 2 days....... Dang near 80 degrees. No stove needed for a bit!! The fish be callin!!
Jay, Not sure if the agitator is cast iron or some kind of steel. Replacements are Cast Stainless ($150.00 ish) not sure what the originals are.... Either way, Any good welding shop should be able to fix your agitator. Tig weld with 309 filler. It just has to be re-attached together....not like it needs to be high speed balanced lol. ---Nailer---
I'm still around....just been sandbagging it. Working, Fishing, Fixing stuff.....the usual. Had the M-55 fired up 2x so far this year. Just to take off house chill a week or so ago. Got 3 bags left from last years stock so now I'm looking for deals. Thanks for asking. ---Nailer---
