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Can this be repaired?

JoeV
JoeV Member Posts: 62
in THE MAIN WALL
The asbestos has been removed from my boiler and pipes. I thought the boiler had cracked since it wouldn't hold water anymore. Now that I can see it, it looks like a gasket had blown out from between the sections. Can this be repaired with a new gasket? What kind of material would I use and where can I purchase it? The boiler is an American Standard "Oakmont".

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  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,613
    leak

    yes it can be fixed but why would you do that the thing is an antique spend the money on replacing it
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    it is a chore sir.

    best suited for skilled individuals. and depending upon the placement of the boiler and location,it may take more time than to simply remove and replace with a slightly more modern piece of iron.
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    joe

    Replace it...Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • JoeV
    JoeV Member Posts: 62


    Sounds unanimous. Thanks!
  • oil-2-4-6-gas
    oil-2-4-6-gas Member Posts: 641
    .

    would you happen to have the combustion chamber baffle --i have an oakmont mod #85 or 86 --i need a baffle for someone i know --the boiler is off to the scrapper this spring
  • JoeV
    JoeV Member Posts: 62


    Send a photo of what you are talking about and I'll look into it. The boiler is still fully piped in and I was planning on scrapping it in the spring also.
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