1st post - F3CB rebuild questions

[nwF3CB]

Howdy all! I've been reading here for a bit and didn't see any details regarding a F3CB rebuild.

We bought a home 4 years ago with a green F3CB and we love it. Over the last two years the back burn plate cracked from the top (about half-way down) and the grate has began to break away. After purchasing those two pieces, I've got the parts out (with a bit of help from a grinder). Now it is time for reassembly and I've got some questions about the old gaskets and such.

1. Do I to replace the white materials between the burn plates and the exterior? The original ones have some thin spots. Do they have to overlap or get pinched between the various plates as they go back in?

2. Can I use sealant to help hold the gaskets in as I reassemble? It didn't appear that the gaskets had any sealant as they fell right out.

3. Does a 'plug' go into each hole under the rear plate on the left side of the stove? I only have one larger one to fit the larger hole.

Any other tips/comments concerning this rebuild would be appreciated. Aside from a few gasket replacements, this is my first serious venture into repair. Also, while the stove is already broken down AND cold weather isn't here yet, is there any preventive measures to take before re-assembly to keep me from doing this again next year for something small.

Thanks in advance

 

[nwF3CB]

Howdy all! I've been reading here for a bit and didn't see any details regarding a F3CB rebuild.

We bought a home 4 years ago with a green F3CB and we love it. Over the last two years the back burn plate cracked from the top (about half-way down) and the grate has began to break away. After purchasing those two pieces, I've got the parts out (with a bit of help from a grinder). Now it is time for reassembly and I've got some questions about the old gaskets and such.

1. Do I to replace the white materials between the burn plates and the exterior? The original ones have some thin spots. Do they have to overlap or get pinched between the various plates as they go back in?

2. Can I use sealant to help hold the gaskets in as I reassemble? It didn't appear that the gaskets had any sealant as they fell right out.

3. Does a 'plug' go into each hole under the rear plate on the left side of the stove? I only have one larger one to fit the larger hole.

Any other tips/comments concerning this rebuild would be appreciated. Aside from a few gasket replacements, this is my first serious venture into repair. Also, while the stove is already broken down AND cold weather isn't here yet, is there any preventive measures to take before re-assembly to keep me from doing this again next year for something small.

Thanks in advance

Any input? I'd appreciate it.

 

[homebrewz]

Calling all Jotul experts..

While I'm not familiar with your stove, I will take a guess that the back "burn plate" is the fireback. I've heard that it was somewhat common for some of the older Jotuls to develop cracks in the fireback. I think you need to get a hold of the manual which will hopefully have a schematic diagram as it may answer some of your questions.

The fireback is probably separated from the rear of the stove with gaskets, and I would expect the gaskets to be held in place with gasket cement. You can clean out the channel with a wire brush and use a thin bead to keep it set in place.

 

[begreen]

Ping stovelark in a conversation. He should be able to answer your questions. I haven't rebuilt this stove, but it is pretty basic. Replace the ceramic wool (white stuff) if it is raggy. You can get this on eBay. Use some silicone dabs to spot hold the gasket in place if necessary. Not sure about question #3. Have you asked your Jotul dealer?

 

[BrotherBart]

Long time ago when I had to take mine apart to replace the front casting. Brand new stove, don't ask.

But mine didn't have gaskets except for the door and glass. They hadn't started gasketing the seams yet so it was put together with furnace cement in the joints. There shouldn't be any reason to replace those insulation blankets on the sides.

Don't know what "plugs" you are talking about.