harman P61A ashpan door..

[Tonyray]

anyone ever replace the gasket on the bottom door??
stove has burned 24/7 most winters and the gasket looks pretty flat..[maybe always was never noticed]..
and if was it hard removing door or did u replace gasket without removing it..

 

[johneh]

Before you go to the expense of replacing the gasket, is it just flat? Is it still playable?
If it is just pinch it together and try the bill test .If it is burned, frayed, or hard
I would replace it. But if it is still flexible and the bill test shows it is somewhat tight
I would not replace it
Just my Nickles worth.

 

[Tonyray]

Before you go to the expense of replacing the gasket, is it just flat? Is it still playable?
If it is just pinch it together and try the bill test .If it is burned, frayed, or hard
I would replace it. But if it is still flexible and the bill test shows it is somewhat tight
I would not replace it
Just my Nickles worth.

sounds like you are referring to the burn chamber door above... the ashpan door below appears to always been sort of flatish. can't really pich together like the above door.

 

[Washed-Up]

I replaced mine 2yrs ago, not sure it needed to be changed but it was a bit crystal-ee and flat

 

[Tonyray]

I replaced mine 2yrs ago, not sure it needed to be changed but it was a bit crystal-ee and flat

yeah.. looks same here.. did u remove door? I assume the gasket/adhesive bought is same as for top door meaning they dont specify top or bottom when purchasing.. same gasket/same gook.

 

[Washed-Up]

Yup pulled the door and yes the same adhesive and same gasket.

 

[bogieb]

I replaced mine last fall on the P61a. Very easy to do. It uses the same gasket as the fire chamber door. Just make sure that you get all the old gasket off before applying the new. I can never get the gasket cement to squeeze out of the container that comes in the kits. Even after massaging the container to mix the chemicals, I get watery discharge (probably an alcohol), and the more solid stuff doesn't come out (that sounds like I am describing something else - LOL).

So I use a tube of Furnace cement that I can use a caulk gun with and that works nicely. I let dry for about an hour, then reinstall the door, latch it for a minute, then check to see if any of the goop has squeezed out. If so, then I clean that up (on both the door and the stove if any squeezed out that much (it shouldn't , but check anyway). Then I leave the door ajar and let it sit for at least 24 hours (not on directions, but that is what I do). Once that is complete, I close the door and wait for a colder day to blast the stove to obtain the final curing (as stated on the directions).

 

[Tonyray]

I replaced mine last fall on the P61a. Very easy to do. It uses the same gasket as the fire chamber door. Just make sure that you get all the old gasket off before applying the new. I can never get the gasket cement to squeeze out of the container that comes in the kits. Even after massaging the container to mix the chemicals, I get watery discharge (probably an alcohol), and the more solid stuff doesn't come out (that sounds like I am describing something else - LOL).

So I use a tube of Furnace cement that I can use a caulk gun with and that works nicely. I let dry for about an hour, then reinstall the door, latch it for a minute, then check to see if any of the goop has squeezed out. If so, then I clean that up (on both the door and the stove if any squeezed out that much (it shouldn't , but check anyway). Then I leave the door ajar and let it sit for at least 24 hours (not on directions, but that is what I do). Once that is complete, I close the door and wait for a colder day to blast the stove to obtain the final curing (as stated on the directions).

haven't looked close at the hinge for bottom door.. easy to remove?

 

[Knuckles2002]

Replaced gasket on both fire door and ash pan door for first time in 14 years(finally failed dollar bill test). Both use same 3/8” gasket. I used a flat tip screwdriver and a wire wheel on a drill to clean gasket channel. Then wiped with 91% alcohol to remove any dust particles. Used high temp silicone sealant in place of the gasket cement…was very easy and is definitely burning better this season.

 

[bogieb]

haven't looked close at the hinge for bottom door.. easy to remove?

Open the door all the way and lift it up. It is just a pin hinge.

 

[Tonyray]

Replaced gasket on both fire door and ash pan door for first time in 14 years(finally failed dollar bill test). Both use same 3/8” gasket. I used a flat tip screwdriver and a wire wheel on a drill to clean gasket channel. Then wiped with 91% alcohol to remove any dust particles. Used high temp silicone sealant in place of the gasket cement…was very easy and is definitely burning better this season.

Yes.. i replaced top door gasket back a while... same procedure... dremel wire wheel works great...