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Discussion in 'The Pellet Bag' started by Russell, Sep 1, 2017.

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  1. jtakeman

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    Welp, Seems somehow I misplaced my spare Combustion blower gaskets(err thought I had one left - CRS?)........... :doh:

    :headbang:

    Picking one up on Tuesday(shops not open on Mondays). Hope its stays warm enough so no :heidi: happens!!
     
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    37 yesterday morning, 35 this morning. The P43 did a "test" burn.
     
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    Gave the P61A the full preseason Monty yesterday. Good to go whenever that is.....
     
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    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.:yes:
     
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    House was 67ºF this AM, Used the electric heat in the bathroom for the morning shower.......... :shiver:

    Pick up the gasket tonight to finish the beast assembly. Likely won't test fire as we'll be baking a bit.
     
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    I trying to hold out but I know eventually everyone is going to complain about not turning the stove on.
     
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  7. jtakeman

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    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 :vulture:eggs! :mad:
    Brush I had for some 8 seasons decided to break in the pipe!! :eek: :doh: :headbang: :picard: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. :thumbs:

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    Started soaking the burn pot after the vent was buttoned up. Figured I descale the agitator :dremel: and guess what? Yeppers, That broke!! WTF>>>>>>>> :mad:

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    Good thing I saved the old original. Gave that a quick clean and carefully put it back together!

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    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!!:loco: :crazy:

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    Guess I need to PM don2222 and order me an agitator!! :emb:

    :makeitrain" :ups::fire:
     
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  8. Woodporn

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    I'm 2 bags in as of this AM.....
    :emb:
     
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    You should see if ole skeets could make you one ;)
     
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    :eek:

    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Thank you!:handshake:

    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    o_O

    ;)

    Yeah , the bathroom needs to be warm at shower time:salute:
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    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!
     
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    slacker :rofl: :lol:
     
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    True story!!
     
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    I remember that
     
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    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....... :D

    Dang near 80 degrees. No stove needed for a bit!! :p The fish be callin!! :cool:

    :seasoned:
     
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    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---
     
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    Where you been Nailer...missed you!
     
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    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---
     
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