Harman Mag Stoker

LIFTER2 · Post by **LIFTER2** » Wed. Jul. 23, 2008 10:09 pm

Just got my new Harman MAG STOKER 2-day 7/23/08

was looking it over and saw TWO oil caps on the coal pusher , nothing in the manual says anything bout ever putting oil in them ??

anyone had this model and "tinkers" with the stove ???

also going too CUT a hole in it for a H/W coil how hard is the "steel" any special drill bits I need??

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Wed. Jul. 23, 2008 10:49 pm

Those two caps are for the two bronze bushings that the pusher bar shaft rides in. You can use 3 in 1 oil or some other light oil in them. I lube mine about twice a year, the bushing are so oversized and the shaft rotates so slowly that even without oil, it would be many years before you would see any wear.

As far as the steel goes, it drilled pretty easily on my old Mag, don't think you will need anything special to cut it.

Hope this helps

hugg · Post by **hugg** » Wed. Jul. 23, 2008 10:50 pm

Hi, I have a New Magnum in my basement too. I guess we have a new toy to play with this winter. The dealer that sold me my unit said they do not recommend installing a water coil. Good luck, hugg

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Thu. Jul. 24, 2008 7:13 am

Congrats on landing the Harmon!

How large do the holes need to be? If over 3/4" you might use a hole saw. Slow speed and plenty of oil. I have cut through 1/2" thick plate using a Lenox hole saw.

Steve.N · Post by **Steve.N** » Thu. Jul. 24, 2008 9:32 am

I use a Lenox hole saw to install hw coils here. The stove is mild steel and drills easy. Like Freddy says, slow speed