picked up a used 2006 xxv

[veedo]

went and took a look at a used Harman xxv yesterday, and ended up taking it home. its seen its fair share of pellets ran through it, and it was a bit older model than I would like, but overall seems in good shape. $1600, think I did ok?

so, with it being a 2006 I was wondering if anyone had any idea what changes they have made to this model over the years? I know the chain drive was replaced with direct drive, is it possible to convert this to direct drive? any info on this or other changes or updates that may be possible would be great. things to look for, etc. thanks!

will update with some pictures when I get a chance.

 

[smwilliamson]

Open up the igniter access clean out and look inside at the base of the burn pot and see if you have 5 holes at the base of the burnpot. If so, bad. Would need new burnpot, perhaps a new feeder body and auger. No holes there...yer good. You will probably need a new chain and sprockets. Igniter has been upgraded. May need to install feeder body air bypass. That should get you up to date.

 

[veedo]

don't see any holes near the auger on the burnpot if that's what you mean. just tearing into the stove now...there is rtv silicone everywhere on this thing! is that how they built them back then or did someone get carried away? I don't have anything like that on my 2012 p68. chain and sprocket look ok, but theres a tensioner, or guide that looks pretty worn. doesn't turn, and not sure if it is supposed to. what exactly is the feeder body air bypass? I also noticed that the intake doesn't have a flap on it. isn't that supposed to help prevent a burn back into the hopper? the hopper and feeder plate looks like its seen some abuse. my guess is that he had bridging problems and was poking at it with something metal...it also looks like there is some black crud by the bottom of the hopper and feeder plate. could that be burn back? maybe he had sprayed something in there. I will try to get more info on that. theres even silicon on the seems of the hopper, is that normal? the auger gearbox looks like it may be leaking. links to pictures below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_Qscd09hSkpISk91WHM/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_QscVW9tVkR1Ym5VdWs/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_QscT3lEbk9takhQb2M/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_QscNE5nMEliMnowUEE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_Qscd2hFam5aeE5CTlk/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUyz5x3_QscWVh6M0xkRmdJT0U/view?usp=sharing

 

[smwilliamson]

Sounds like "gummy stove" take it apart burn it out and install the feeder body bypass hose. Do some searches on those terms. There shouldnt be any red silicone anywhere unless it's a gasket. Tensioner doesn't turn but can be spun around if it's getting grooved.

 

[veedo]

I think that hose might be installed. Can you see it in the pictures?

 

[smwilliamson]

I think that hose might be installed. Can you see it in the pictures?

Yes it is installed. Not a very clean install but looks like it will do. I'd pop the auger out and check the feeder body though just to be sure

 

[veedo]

Yes it is installed. Not a very clean install but looks like it will do. I'd pop the auger out and check the feeder body though just to be sure

Check it for buildup?

 

[smwilliamson]

Check it for buildup?

Correct

 

[veedo]

OK, will do, thanks. Any input on the missing intake flapper?

 

[smwilliamson]

Just install an oak and be done with it