P61a feeder body problem

[greywolf46]

Has anyone had to replace the feeder body because of a split or hole in the auger tube? Apparently, this problem is caused by a burn pot with a row of 5 holes down close to the auger tip. My stove is a 2008 P61a and it has the 5 holes. At some point Harman replaced the burn pot with one without these holes. I was never aware of this problem until reading about it recently.

 

[Mt Bob]

I don't recall the burn pot causing the problem, but yes it sometimes happens. Some replace the feeder, some weld it, and I think there is a few that just used some auto parts store muffler patch, and have been running them for years. I have thought about making a thin stainlees steel sleve, that could be pressed/hammered in, but it really does not happen that often.

 

[greywolf46]

I don't recall the burn pot causing the problem, but yes it sometimes happens. Some replace the feeder, some weld it, and I think there is a few that just used some auto parts store muffler patch, and have been running them for years. I have thought about making a thin stainlees steel sleve, that could be pressed/hammered in, but it really does not happen that often.

From what I've read, most have said to just cover those holes by welding or high temp metal repair stuff. Of course, replacing the burn pot is also an option.

 

[Mt Bob]

Either way seems to work. The newer pot lights better and burns cleaner, according to the experts.

 

[greywolf46]

Either way seems to work. The newer pot lights better and burns cleaner, according to the experts.

Yeah, I think I'll just replace the burn pot. Stove is 14 years old anyway. Just hope I don't have an issue with the auger tube. Thanks for the replies.