Need Stabilizer Assembly for Older Sunray Bantam Burner from American Burnham Boiler

jbar

I have a Old "Burham America" V-14 FC Bantam Series Boiler with the Sunray FC Series Burner. I need a Replacement "Stabilizer Assembly "Part # A 42640, which holds the 2 Electrodes in place. The right side mount cracked. Does anyone know where i can order this part whether it be New or Used ? Appreciate any help i can get. Thanks !

vtfarmer

Post a picture of the part, I assume the part that cracked is aluminum or cast iron? Do you have the piece that broke off.

You can likely braze it back on, it will be fairly easy if it's aluminum, but you'll need different rods and a hotter torch for cast iron. Depending on where/how it broke you might be able to even epoxy it back together, but with the right heat and rods brazing is fairly easy so I would go that route first.

Full disclaimer: I assume you know that fixing this dinosaur of a burner is beyond what would be considered a good idea by the industry, and my brazing suggestion is spoken by someone who is an experienced welder and fabricator. If you've never done this sort of thing, your heating system is probably not the place to start.

SuperTech

That part is probably not readily available anymore. I would try to contact a Burnham distributor or Burnham directly if possible. 

If all else fails Beckett makes a part that could be used. I believe it's part number AFG.

Steamhead

Duplicate thread- original is https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/187602/need-sunray-bantam-burner-stabilizer-assembly-pn-a-42640-from-american-burnham-boiler . @Erin Holohan Haskell ?

Erin Holohan Haskell

Steamhead said:

Duplicate thread- original is https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/187602/need-sunray-bantam-burner-stabilizer-assembly-pn-a-42640-from-american-burnham-boiler . @Erin Holohan Haskell ?

I've removed the duplicate thread. Thank you!

jbar

Heres


3 Pics i took to show the situation.As you can see i have tie wire tightly wrapped around on the right side of the broken Right side Stabilizer mount....

HVACNUT

There's a reason it looks like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Time to upgrade. You're not going to find anything specific to the American burner.

MikeAmann

I have something that looks similar to your picture from a Wayne burner.
You can have it if you want it.

Now that whole assembly can be replaced with modern, readily available pieces. Like this from Beckett.
BUT you should have a professional boiler technician do the conversion!
And like @SuperTech already said, a complete Beckett AFG burner assembly would be the better way to go if your boiler is in good condition. You can find used take-offs on ebay. A new modern burner would be a huge upgrade.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Beckett-B2007-AFG-Flame-Retention-Residential-Oil-Burner
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Beckett-Burners-Parts-20102000

vtfarmer

That's stamped steel, I was picturing the part from a much older burner which would be cast. What specifically is the wire holding together? Is the metal split apart on the bottom of the clamp around the electrode? Or is the screw on top stripped?

EBEBRATT-Ed

Take it to a welding shop and have them tig weld it

jbar

THANKS !

jbar

I actually used a Piece of strong steel tie wire i had in my shed as a temporary solution. Our Burham V-14 America Oil Boiler is about 30 Years i estimate. I have the Origional Manual. The metal split apart is on the bottom of the clamp if i remember correctly. Yes the screw threads on the electrode Clamp/Holder are stripped and i put a longer screw with a Nut on the ends to keep the electrode assembly tight.

jbar

You know your stuff. I will let you know at some point. My Brothers may help us buy a Replacement Beckett Burner. I was told that i need This: Message from: patriot-supply

Beckett recommends the following set up for that boiler...

B2007 - Chassis
580327 - welded air tube combination
1.00 X 80°A - nozzle

mattmia2

I'm not sure i'm exactly recommending this, but couldn't you hold that together with a hose clamp?

HVACNUT

I dont know but maybe go with the standard air tube because of the fixed insertion depth. Unless you're absolutely sure of the measurement. Was the chamber ever replaced? Condition? In the same position as when it left the factory?
I'm not familiar with the V14 but it's not a positive pressure boiler, right? Otherwise I would think the OEM guide would spec the welded flange/air tube. The guide also specs a B Solid nozzle at 100 psi.
You do plan to have an experienced oil tech do the whole thing, right? Then that tech will do combustion, draft, and smoke tests to make sure everything is safe and efficient. 

PatMacDonnell

For the love of...COME ON! stop the insanity here and get a new burner. If cost is an issue, then ask your fuel provider to check out the "Oil Heat Cares" program. Assuming they have a local OESP chapter, Oil Heat Cares will provide the parts and material ...gratis