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How to get ash auger out?

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CameronMal
CameronMal Member Posts: 3
in THE MAIN WALL

i am currently removing a 1930-40s boiler that is a crane viking 28-8-w. does anyone have any tips on removing the auger? does it go last? i have some pictures of the boiler and can post more of the auger if needed.

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 17,092

    the stoker is probably the first thing to remove, it was likely added later.

  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 7,156

    that brick collum needs work.
    do not bump it removing that beast.

    mattmia2EdTheHeaterMan
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 17,092
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1896410#Comment_1896410

    it looks like it used to be a brick wall. i would probably put a temporary post or a frame under whatever it is holding up depending on what exactly it is holding up.

  • leonz
    leonz Member Posts: 1,831

    Are the rocking coal shaker grates still in the firebox?????

    Does the end of the ash auger have a square metal piece that would accept a long metal handle with square opening to allow the user to rotate the ash auger?

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 27,647

    why does the auger need to come out?

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,408

    I would guess that you need to remove the front section and then everything else will just fall out with no problem. How many men are you using to carry out each section? the front looks like you need as least three Hulk Hogan type men and a Boy to take that out in on piece. Other wise you will be making a real mess with sledge hammers to make that front section into about 4 smaller pieces.

    When I sold a new boiler to replace something like that, I would cut the pipes from the boiler with a Sawzall or Torch, and hire a demolition company and just point at it. That way my back would still be in good enough shape to install the replacement.

    Edward Young Retired

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

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