stove wire?

[Takem]

I need a flap pin for the thermostat on my 1979 VC resolute stove It says on a few parts sites that heavy stove wire can be used as a substitute. What is heavy stove wire?

 

[coaly]

Heavy meaning thicker gauge wire. As in bailing wire, fence, or any steel wire the same thickness as what was there.

 

[Takem]

Thanks I have a few kinds of wire that may work. I'll give it a try. I found the part but it's 13.50 and shipping is 14.27. Thats absolutely insane.

 

[coaly]

Drill it out and use coat hanger? Old paint can handle........ anything the right thickness to allow it to swing freely.