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Burnham V-14A-T fire box replacement

Robert_H
Robert_H Member Posts: 210

I'm planning to replace the firebox on a Burnham V-14A-T. It looks like a real pain, not having a door. Any tips from experience? The obvious is don't get in a hurry!

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,958

    It's not as hard as it looks. Clear everything out and clean the area thoroughly. You insert the target wall through the slot and turn it to line up with the back of the firebox. And yes, don't hurry.

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    Robert_H
  • HydronicMike
    HydronicMike Member Posts: 124

    If you don’t break the bolts/studs you’re golden.

    Wear a mask.

    Robert_H
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 11,032

    Once you get the bolts out, clean everything, install the chamber and all the other parts, put NeverSeez™ on the bolts before you put them back in.

    Another thing I find make for easy removal of the oil burner without disconnecting the fuel lines when there is little give on the copper tubing. Remove the fuel pump bolts from the burner and leave the pump disconnected from the burner. That way the fuel pump can just hang there in space while all the rest of the burner can be placed aside to access the chamber cover.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Robert_H
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 11,032

    I figured that out many years ago when I needed to do 4 jobs in a row that required removing the oil burner from the front of the boiler or furnace and what a mess it made taking the oil lines off and trying to keep the fuel from spilling. The 2 bolts that hold the pump on take less time to remove than the fuel lines do.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Robert_H
  • Robert_H
    Robert_H Member Posts: 210

    and a bonus is at that point you'd be compelled to inspect the pump coupling!