Looking at the Moore's catalog it states that the seams are sealed with asbestos. I suspect a fibrous or rope form. Most use furnace cement today, but this dries very hard and brittle which resists the normal expansion and contraction, and can lead to cracking. I would prefer modern fiberglass rope if the channels involved can hold it well.
Moore's 403b firepot and grate info
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Hi,
Thanks for the grate info...
However, my grate seems good but the 3 small ledges
It rests on... one of the ledges broke off. So the pillar of metal i put in there is holding it up.
So guessing the real issue is the pot or pail?
Thanks for the grate info...
However, my grate seems good but the 3 small ledges
It rests on... one of the ledges broke off. So the pillar of metal i put in there is holding it up.
So guessing the real issue is the pot or pail?
Laurenrs - Ah yes, I know those ledges very well. You might be able to find someone to weld some kind of tab or ledge on there for you. Doesn't have to look pretty just strong enough.. That was my original question to the group...what kind of roller or balls go on them..
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Well put R-- L if ya can find one of those ball thinggys, which I kinda doubt--welding a plain tab will work as well as not--if your home-made support is working I have no doubt a simplistic tab will work. Orrrr, ya can complicate the hell out of it!!! LOL--If it works, stick with it!!
It's been a while since I posted but wanted say that my wife and I got both our stove/furnace up and running and working great.
Recently I was able to get my hands on another Moore's 403b very cheap but the firepot is a damaged beyond repair. Does anyone know of a place that might recast or have another firepot option for replacement? I have to say I'm starting to enjoy doing these restores.
As always thanks for any input.
Recently I was able to get my hands on another Moore's 403b very cheap but the firepot is a damaged beyond repair. Does anyone know of a place that might recast or have another firepot option for replacement? I have to say I'm starting to enjoy doing these restores.
As always thanks for any input.