After MUCH searching on-line, it seems that the only rebuild manuals available are for larger VCs than the Intrepid -- maybe nobody thinks it is worth rebuilding this little guy.
1. Any Intrepid II rebuild manuals out there? (I think that I have a 1308, although I haven't entirely nailed that fact down.)
I have started the project, and some of it at least is intuitive. I am at the point that I would like to knock off the top and the sides -- so that I can clean and reapply cement into seams. Again, I have found meager information about this point of the process. Everyone shows the stove before and after, but not the amount of force used to bust the parts apart. I have a mallet and a block of wood, but still fear that I might crack the cast iron -- as the top hasn't budged yet. (I have unscrewed the holding nuts at the bottom of the stove).
2. Any rebuild videos showing the FULL process? / How much can I bang before cracking the cast iron?
A lot of advice I've seen has been the rebuild may not be worth it. I'm on the fence, but I feel that if I don't rebuild it -- I'd replace it with a cheaper stove (too bad), and I would go forward not knowing any more about how to maintain and keep my next stove going strong.
I love this forum, and I am quite new to (and inimidated by) this rebuild process! Thanks for any help!
1. Any Intrepid II rebuild manuals out there? (I think that I have a 1308, although I haven't entirely nailed that fact down.)
I have started the project, and some of it at least is intuitive. I am at the point that I would like to knock off the top and the sides -- so that I can clean and reapply cement into seams. Again, I have found meager information about this point of the process. Everyone shows the stove before and after, but not the amount of force used to bust the parts apart. I have a mallet and a block of wood, but still fear that I might crack the cast iron -- as the top hasn't budged yet. (I have unscrewed the holding nuts at the bottom of the stove).
2. Any rebuild videos showing the FULL process? / How much can I bang before cracking the cast iron?
A lot of advice I've seen has been the rebuild may not be worth it. I'm on the fence, but I feel that if I don't rebuild it -- I'd replace it with a cheaper stove (too bad), and I would go forward not knowing any more about how to maintain and keep my next stove going strong.
I love this forum, and I am quite new to (and inimidated by) this rebuild process! Thanks for any help!
