Odd Problem

[realstihl]

I have an odd problem. The front tube on my Drolet twists some after a few days of running. It's not really a big deal but the holes slowly start moving up so the secondary flame is blasting away at the baffle board. It is starting to erode it on the front edge. Thought about maybe using a hose clamp or something to keep it in position. They don't use pins or screws to position it. The tube is notched so it's kind of like a twist-lock. Thanks!

 

[begreen]

I think I'd drill it an pin it with a long stainless cotter pin.

 

[realstihl]

I think I'd drill it an pin it with a long stainless cotter pin.

That would work but there's no flange to drill through.

 

[begreen]

Does the tube slip over a collar or does it insert into a socket?

 

[realstihl]

No collar. Goes directly in the side of square tubing.

 

[begreen]

Hmm, I see. Wondering if you could start a clearance hole near the tube entry then switch to a smaller bit and angle the drill up and into the tube so that you could run a stainless sheet metal screw through it. Wouldn't take a big screw, maybe a #6 x 3/4"?

 

[realstihl]

I've got a few ideas. I'll over engineer something. I need to use the tig welder when I go to work tomorrow.

 

[Hogwildz]

weld a flange on, then drill a hole through the flange and & side it sits in, then screw it to the side. Done

 

[BobUrban]

If you have a tig you are all set. I bet it would not take much - just enough counter weight to keep it in position. If the tig doesn't work just position two heavy stainless screws on the clock face so that when they are at 6 your holes are at 3 or 4 or whatever time you want it to be besides midnight.