Anyone replace by-pass assembly on F3500 or F5200 yet?

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ShaneMac

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Sep 28, 2021
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Ontario
Looking at picking up a used F3500 but the bypass assembly has some sag and worried about getting a proper seal. Manual shows it easy enough to remove but not having much luck finding a part number. Have asked two dealers but no response yet on finding a price. Curious if anyone happens to know a part number or a price etc?

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@bholler might have the price book and part #.
 
I can probably look it up later. I haven't changed one on a used one yet just new ones with Regency training.
 
Finally found a parts list but no price yet, probably tomorrow.

051-211 Cast bypass door
051-221 Cast bypass frame

I had a quick peek from thru the top but nothing stuck out so maybe could get away with just a new frame.
 
Now I'm wishing I took the shield off the catalyst to look for any damage there.
 
I am planning on getting a midwest hearth cat from amazon. Have you ever seen any damage in the cat area due to an over fire?
 
I am planning on getting a midwest hearth cat from amazon. Have you ever seen any damage in the cat area due to an over fire?
Looks like the part# for the F3500 and F5200 is the same. Have you confirmed theirs fits? I took a quick measure of my F5200's from the grill side (forgot when I had the stove pipe off) and its bigger than what they list online.
 
For the cat? Not 100% sure yet but I will be double checking. I got the prices back on the cast door and frame and its not too bad but they suggested I walk away if it was hot enough to melt the cast pieces.