I've been poking around inside the 30's firebox and I am wondering about the sealing capabilities of the ash pan and the ash pan plug. There are no gaskets on the ash pan, which is a first for me out of the fours stoves that have had ash pans under the firebox, as they have all had gaskets to aid in the closing and sealing of the ash pan. The other thing is that the ash pan plug does not have a tight fit and relies on weight and gravity only to close off access between the firebox and the ash pan.
My question is; does this cause any problems with air leaks?
My question is; does this cause any problems with air leaks?