Hi, have 1993 Whit Avantge II. I am in process of ordering a new auger drive motor to replace original.
I also removed the auger, and noted it had no grease at the upper or lower bushing/bearing area.
Q1 - Does the auger get install dry - no lube? (I have some very hi temp nickle antiseize).
Also, had some excessive clearance in ID of the (original) lower auger bushing (bronze). I was going to order a new bronze bushing,
but now see that Whitfield offers a nylontype in addition to the bronze.
Q2 - Can anyone offer their experience on durability of the nylon type bushing? Is it at least comparable to the bronze?
This stove only gets a lite workout each winter compared to what I see most of you doing, but it has been running on all original parts up to now.
Thanks for any input.,
I also removed the auger, and noted it had no grease at the upper or lower bushing/bearing area.
Q1 - Does the auger get install dry - no lube? (I have some very hi temp nickle antiseize).
Also, had some excessive clearance in ID of the (original) lower auger bushing (bronze). I was going to order a new bronze bushing,
but now see that Whitfield offers a nylontype in addition to the bronze.
Q2 - Can anyone offer their experience on durability of the nylon type bushing? Is it at least comparable to the bronze?
This stove only gets a lite workout each winter compared to what I see most of you doing, but it has been running on all original parts up to now.
Thanks for any input.,