No Hole in the Refractory? Dutch West 2461

[racerdog]

Ok, need your help. Just replaced the refractory in the 2461. Went to put the thermostat back in the top and the refractory does not have a hole in it! I have the old one and the hole looks a little like it was there by the manufacturer and a little like someone made the hole. It's not perfectly round.

Should I drill a hole?

 

[homebrewz]

I think you make your own hole. Drilling a starter hole should prevent the refractory from flaking apart which may happen if you just push it in.

 

[humpin iron]

just drill the hole with the drill bit in your fingers

 

[webby3650]

Non off the combustion boxes from VC come with the hole, wether it's for the cat probe or the secondary air probe. Just use a drill bit in your fingers to punch it out.