So I picked up an old Stumps Classic model and have been chipping away at rejuvenating it, but I seem to have hit a snag that I need help figuring out. Aside from cosmetic restoration, the only real repair I need to make is to the top hatch. At the very least, I need to replace the old gasket because it leaks far too much heat out of the charcoal shoot. I probably need to replace the entire hatch, but my dilemma is the same for both: removing the screws.
I called Stumps to ask about getting replacement parts and the STRONGLY cautioned me about the risk of removing the screws. They explained it as being similar to screws/bolts in an engine block that get heated and cooled several times and that if not done in a specific way I will snap off 3/4th of them.
He said their shop guy has the process down and that he sprays it with something several times and then eventually heats it up with a torch or something. Of course they'd prefer I bring it to them, but loading this beast back up and making a five hour drive to their shop is a very last resort.
I'm not sure which trade would be familiar with what they're talking about, but if any of you could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it!
I called Stumps to ask about getting replacement parts and the STRONGLY cautioned me about the risk of removing the screws. They explained it as being similar to screws/bolts in an engine block that get heated and cooled several times and that if not done in a specific way I will snap off 3/4th of them.
He said their shop guy has the process down and that he sprays it with something several times and then eventually heats it up with a torch or something. Of course they'd prefer I bring it to them, but loading this beast back up and making a five hour drive to their shop is a very last resort.
I'm not sure which trade would be familiar with what they're talking about, but if any of you could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it!
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