vigilant thermostat

[LewB]

Have bought a very well preserved VC Vigilant, plan to replace a few gaskets, give it a coat of paint and install it in the place of a VC Intrepid II. I have burned wood for many years. I am unsure if there is a problem with this thermostat that I should look into. The flapper door does not close against the stove body. The chain is slack and the stove is sitting level. Is this a problem? Thanks for the help. I have read this great forum many times.

 

[begreen]

With the chain slack, if the stove is level the flapper should close all the way. Check and see if there is debris preventing closure or rusting at the hinge.