Whitfield Advantage II quiet auger motor question

[7bigjohn]

Hi everyone. I have a very old Whitfield Advantage II insert. The control panel on it has knobs instead of buttons so I think it's been around for a while. It works well but the auger is inconsistant and noisey. I would like to replace the motor but would like to know if some are more quieter than others. can anyone point me to a decent, quiet auger motor that will fit my stove? Thank you.

 

[Stove-Parts-Unlimited]

There are several different auger motors that fit your stove, but I would recomend a Merkle-Korff. http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/1_RPM_Auger_Motor_p/12-1010.htm

 

[7bigjohn]

Thanks a bunch. That's exactly what I was looking for.

 

[smwilliamson]

You can also quiet that motor down by opening the gearbox and applying some more grease to the gears. Save even more $$. Also, the stop plate that keeps the motor from spinning...maybe fashion something over the metal so you do not have metal on metal...rubber hose cut in half or gasketing material works well

 

[7bigjohn]

That's great advice. Thanks. I'll give it a try this weekend. Would you know what the proper kind of grease would be to use for this application? This is really great info because the Mrs. probably wont let me pull the trigger very soon on the new motor. It's running but not as well as it should. Thanks again for your help.

 

[Pellet-King]

Any automotive style grease will work fine, I can still hear mine at times, even thou it's been greased and has a rubber stop, adding rubber on the stop will decrease the noise alot, if it works it doesn't need a motor, mines still going strong 12 yr's!

 

[smwilliamson]

I use white lithium grease.

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

There are several different auger motors that fit your stove, but I would recomend a Merkle-Korff. http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/1_RPM_Auger_Motor_p/12-1010.htm

have you tried the other options?
i find the ones from lennox are a bit quieter that the ones from energy parts plus(that you offer)