Quad Sante Fe cleaning rods

[Geezer]

For some reason I have one cleaning rod that sticks out about 1/2 inch further than the other, don't know why I'm careful about using them when the stove is off.Is it a problem, and is there a way to fix? Thanks

 

[DBCOOPER]

Maybe a build up of ash?

 

[Geezer]

I don't think so DB, I clean it thoroughly weekly, and the rod makes a "clacking" sound when I push it in, like the other one.

 

[Jack Morrissey]

I had the same problem on my castile, however after pulling the cleaning rods, the left one finally went back in all the way after a little extra push, no problems since..

 

[RKBAGUY]

Sounds like it might have been a little built up creosote, or something.

 

[Geezer]

Thanks guys, I'll be giving it a thorough cleaning this week, and will go over it with a fine tooth comb. Seems like build up seems to be the consensus. Thanks!

 

[SwineFlue]

Thanks guys, I'll be giving it a thorough cleaning this week, and will go over it with a fine tooth comb. Seems like build up seems to be the consensus. Thanks!

I agree it's probably buildup on the back plate or the far face of one rod. But if you can't get them even, take a look at the photo of my Castile in this post:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/castile-efficiency.120009/#post-1611111
On each side, the end of a screw acts as a stop for the rod. Maybe one of yours broke off?

 

[Geezer]

I agree it's probably buildup on the back plate or the far face of one rod. But if you can't get them even, take a look at the photo of my Castile in this post:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/castile-efficiency.120009/#post-1611111
On each side, the end of a screw acts as a stop for the rod. Maybe one of yours broke off?

Good point swineflue, or loosened up.I had a set screw drop out of the door handle yesterday, so how well they were tightened in the factory I don't know.