Bolted-on metal repair to cast iron stove (Dutchwest 2462)

[fjordrr]

Looking for some opinions, hope someone can chime in! Moved to an older log home that came with a nice looking Dutchwest 2462. Damper control for catalytic was stuck in open position (bypass,) so took off the top and found the inner top & damper warped/broken. So was going to repair with new parts. In the process of dismantling the stove, discovered the right wall has a crack - no doubt due to being run without the inner heat shield part (completely missing.) Someone had repaired this crack by bolting on a small sheet of metal - see pics.

Wondering what folks think about this bolted on repair - is it "kosher" - ? I can still get the heat shield part, but not a new right side wall as this is a '93 with the air hole. We were stupid and didn't investigate the damper for a while, ran it one winter as is. Would have to sink about $700-$800 into this plus $150 for a new cat. And a ton of labor... Otherwise it's a new stove and a lot more $...

 

[begreen]

It won't get blessed by a rabbi but if it is sealing well and the inner heat shields are in place, then it may work. I'd drill a small, 3/32" hole at the end of the crack to stop it from spreading and keep an eye on it.

 

[fjordrr]

Ha Yes, it does seem to be sealed well. Thanks for the tip.

 

[stoveliker]

I think the top left bolt is at.the end of the crack already?

 

[fjordrr]

Sort of, yes. However about 2 minutes ago this question became a moot point... That repair did not hold up to disassembly Trying to get the right side off to remove the inner top did it in.

New stove it is.

Have some parts for a Dutchwest 2462 available now if anyone is in need!

 

[stoveliker]

Sad. Or not,.get one perfectly to your liking.

 

[fjordrr]

Yeah, have to admit it's almost a relief...

 

[begreen]

I think the top left bolt is at.the end of the crack already?

The opposite end of that is where I meant.

 

[begreen]

Sort of, yes. However about 2 minutes ago this question became a moot point... That repair did not hold up to disassembly Trying to get the right side off to remove the inner top did it in.

New stove it is.

Have some parts for a Dutchwest 2462 available now if anyone is in need!

Ruh roh. Well, the good news is a new stove will be easier to operate and much less worry.

 

[Highbeam]

I'm honestly kind of glad to see that old stove is going away. There are so many better options.