To rebuild a 30 yr old VC Resolute?

[Dougiefreshhh]

Hi All:

I'm excited at getting our new Jotul Oslo going.

However, now I have to decide on what to do with our old VC RA.

The back fire back is cracked (the one with the draft holes/scallopped etching...see pic).

I also believe the right side baffle is cracked as well.

Question: How hard is it to replace the fire back? In other words, is rebuilding it going to take months, or is it fairly straight forward (i.e. is there a web site with guidelines on how to rebuild a VC RA?)

My fear is that I rebuild it, sell it, and then the thing leaks, or worse...leaks fire!

Thanks in advance for the input all! Much appreciated.

Doug

 

[defiant3]

Actually, it turns out that you are the proud owner of a Resolute, not an Acclaim! Good! There are two screws to remove, and possibly 2 bolts (can't tell from pic. ) and then all the inside parts come out! Sounds easy...

Left and right insert each have a screw holding themin. L one is dead center, R one is also centered, but below the opening. Hard to find, sort of. Once removed, pry those guys out. If you have a 1 piece fireback, that too will pry out. If not, look for 2 acorn nuits on the back of the stove(outside now) remove those nuts and corresponding bolts, and remove 1st upper then lower firebacks.


Installatiuon is the reverse, altho converting 1 pc. to 2 requires drilling some holes, but there are instructions that come w/ the kit.

Easy, right?

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

Thanks Defiant.

Ummm, so do I need to take the legs and top off to replace the part?

I will check the parts place and confirm they include the instructions.

Should I repaint, or use polish to color the stove? Once ive done that, any guesses on what she might be worth?

Sorry for the trivial question, but I'm a total noob with this, and don't want to kill a decent stove in the process of trying to rebuild it.


Thx!

Dj

 

[defiant3]

Legs and top can stay. I like Rutland high temp stove paint (spray) to refinish.

A Resolute in good cond. will go around $500.00 ish. Double front doors maybe more, single front door style maybe less. Completely restored I get $750.00. Start high, you can always come down.

Instructions come with the fireback KIT, part # 5864.

Enjoy the project! It's kind of fun, in a dirty way...

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

Thanks! Ill give it a go. Looks like the lower fireback runs about $70. I feel better that I don't have to crack the whole thing apart to replace the lower fireback. Any other tips or 'gotchas' to watch out for would be greatly appreciated!

 

[defiant3]

I guess you've found that there is a seperate upper fireback/damper assy. in your stove, and not a 1 piece fireback? Can't quite tell from the pic.

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

Thanks!
Here is a better pic...I hope.

This stove served me well for 8 years...

Thanks,
Doug

 

[defiant3]

Oops! Looks like 1 piece back, so ya' need the whole fireback kit. Not a big deal!

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

this is what I've got. http://www.discountstove.com/0042.html

Looks like I need to replace part #11.

How do I get that sucker out without dismantling the entire stove?

Thanks for the help. now if it would just get cold enough, I could fire up my new Oslo!

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

oops..never mind. I see the side insert screws, and the acorn nuts. So if I have a 2 piece, is the replacement kit just a once piece?

 

[defiant3]

Yeah ,but from the pic. it sure looks like 1 pc.... Anyway, a 2 piece fireback means you need only the LOWER fireback, V.C. part # 130-1356.

 

[Dougiefreshhh]

Hey Defiant3:

well, as my ignorance proves...after closer inspection, it is a one piece fireback.

I managed to get the left insert screw out...but the right insert screw is stripping out.

I looked at one online parts place, and it says the one piece fireback is no longer available.....

you mentioned there is a kit? requiring some drilling?

Thanks!
Doug

 

[defiant3]

Yup. Part number for kit is in this thread, comes w/instructions.

Good clean fun!!