My Vintage Stove Leaks Around the Top Door

Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 1:22 am

I picked up this vintage coal stove and restored the mica. I've got it piped and when I light a small wood fire the draw is great but it leaks too much smoke out of the flip up door on the top.

I suspect this may have had a seal on it at one point. What would be a suitable gasket for this stove?

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 1:26 am

Probably just needs some of this: http://www.allstategasket.com/info_boiler_gaskets ... pes-01.asp

That link was the first thing that I got on a search for fiberglass rope gasket -- there are probably 100 more places out there. You'll just have to figure out what thickness you need so the door stays closed properly.

Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 1:33 am

Maybe I can experiment with some rope. Thanks for confirming my first instinct.

Post by **Richard S.** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 5:01 am

That rope is fire resistant, it's not regular rope.

Most fireplace/stove places should have it for any length you want.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 7:37 am

Dr Cherry wrote:Maybe I can experiment with some rope. Thanks for confirming my first instinct.

Find a local HVAC supply house or stove shop and purchase a proper gasket, bring the old piece with you to match it as there are a variety of sizes. Rope describes what it looks like, it is actualy a glass product woven into a rope like appearance.

Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 9:20 am

Hey, I wasn't going to use ordinary rope guys, I just have to figure out what size of Gasket Rope I'll need.

There is no existing gasket, that sucker is long gone.

Poconoeagle · Post by **Poconoeagle** » Mon. Nov. 30, 2009 9:23 am

a local tru value or ace hardware store usually has the "rutland" display who manufactures all the products you will need for this issue.

Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Fri. Dec. 04, 2009 11:27 pm

I'm going to pick up some glass gasket rope, which edge do you think it was glued to? My initial thought is that it should be glued to the upper edge of the door?

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CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 12:14 am

Most gaskets are secured to the non-moving part...
Glue it to the stove not the moving lid...
You might want to dry fit some flat gasket also...
Rope might have too much bulk...

rockwood · Post by **rockwood** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 12:36 am

3/8 inch fiberglass gasket I think would work and it might be easier to remove the lid to get the hinge side in.
I agree with CapeCoaler, it should be glued to the stove not the lid.

flatliner1000 · Post by **flatliner1000** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 1:09 am

yes glue the rope to the groove on the stove and crack open a cold one

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Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 12:30 pm

Well I'm glad I asked. I'll follow this advice and bring back a full report later this evening.

It's getting a bit brisk Michigan.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 2:09 pm

I have another question for you. I didn't see a pipe damper installed in your stove pipe. Your stove will certainly require one if you don't have one on there.

Dr Cherry · Post by **Dr Cherry** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 4:49 pm

wsherrick wrote:I have another question for you. I didn't see a pipe damper installed in your stove pipe. Your stove will certainly require one if you don't have one on there.

Really? I must have mistakenly assumed the damper on the stove itself would be enough. How far up the pipe should I put it?

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Sat. Dec. 05, 2009 5:20 pm

You can place the pipe damper anywhere around 2 feet from the stove exhaust collar. Place it where it will be convenient to reach. Location is not critically important. You gotta have one though. You have a neat stove there. Once you learn how to use it, you won't trade it for a modern one. Let's see some photos of it when you get it all fired up.

My Vintage Stove Leaks Around the Top Door

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