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[pintopaul]

if i pull down on the damper it will close but not till i pull down , when the power goes off to the solenoid it closes alittle like half way if i pull down it will close all the way. there is an adjustment but its not enough not sure if something is missing under the damper or if the solenoid is bad thats why its not closing. i cant find any break down on this model any wheres its a wood master 434 if someone knows where i can get pictures of this set up. thanks paul

[R W Ohio]

What if you try spraying wd 40 or something like it in the solenoid shafts and work it a few times and see if it will close all the way.
RW

[Bull]

WD 40 works great for stickies and if this don't work can you add a little weight to it.

[pintopaul]

ok i will try it , no wd40 i have engage penetrant

[RSI]

I would take the solenoid off and if there is any drag at all in it I would order a new one. They are supposed to be a real lose fit.
If it has junk in it then cleaning it out might work too.
The solenoid is the same on most brands of boilers. You can get them from Grainger for about the same price as anywhere after the shipping is added on.

[pintopaul]

again i would like to say thanks to everyone, you saved me again....

[ijon]

Probley the flapper needs to be replaced. They get old and the rubber gets hard. Woodmaster site has parts that you can order direct.

[pintopaul]

ordered new solenoid last night after i jery rigged it with a paper clip , what a differance now it stays at 160 like the aquastat is set at . you guys are great again thanks   

[lugnut]

thanks all. i took the cover off the door to check the flapper and you guys are good .the flapper isnt closing aall the way the metal flapper doesnt close its about 1/4 of inch away from closing all the way the solenoid is working to open it but only closes half way when it reaches temp to shut off. now question does anyone know anything about the 434 wood master damper solenoid ? thanks paul      THIS SITE HAS REALY HELP A NEWBIE     THANKS ALL

Paul,

THIS website ROCKS!!!!!!  I've learned so much since firing up my Shaver back October 28th.  I'm still learning and don't be afraid to ask questions on here...not saying you are afraid, but maybe there is a question you have and maybe someone asked the same or similar a few years ago...ask ALL the questions you want.  There IS a wealth of knowledge on here!

Lugnut

[pintopaul]

thanks lugnut

[pintopaul]

got solenoid today , all hooked up and things are working great i wouldagain like to say THANKS paul

[Scott7m]

Glad to hear it buddy!