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Thread Number: 39187
1930's Magic Chef Gas Range repair |
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| Post# 580909 , Reply# 1 3/6/2012 at 20:55 (4,455 days old) by runabout () | ||
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more pics here is one view of the burner assembly that is missing the piece that connects it to the missing knob 
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| Post# 580910 , Reply# 2 3/6/2012 at 20:56 (4,455 days old) by runabout () | ||
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another view of the burner slightly different angle 
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| Post# 580911 , Reply# 3 3/6/2012 at 20:57 (4,455 days old) by runabout () | ||
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and the loose tip thing not sure if this is part of the burners or not... 
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| Post# 580913 , Reply# 4 3/6/2012 at 21:08 (4,455 days old) by runabout () | ||
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this might help a picture of the end of the burner that has a knob on it and appears to be 100% usable 
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| Post# 580914 , Reply# 5 3/6/2012 at 21:09 (4,455 days old) by runabout () | ||
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the burner that is broke this is what the one that does not have the knob or the connector piece looks like 
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| Post# 580915 , Reply# 6 3/6/2012 at 21:17 (4,455 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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DO NOT!!! Turn on the gas yet!!! That thing is the orifice for that burner!!! if you turn it on with out that in place you will have a jet plane in your kitchen!!! | ||
| Post# 581040 , Reply# 10 3/7/2012 at 13:01 (4,454 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
Very nice stove. Keep an eye on ebay for a replacement knob.
It looks to me like you need the entire burner valve for that burner - in the picture it looks like it was broken. If he doesn't have a listing or part number, you might need to remove one of the other valves and send it to Jack Santorum to find a match. That nipple piece you found is the back part of the valve that slides into the burner unit. I would also advise you to disassemble the valves, clean them, and regrease than with valve cream, Jack sells that too. A little goes a loooong way - the tub Jack sells will last your lifetime. If you don't want to pay the $20+ for a tub, e-mail me and I'll pass a little of mine along to you. I have enough to restore the 5 stoves I have and still have a bunch left. Here is what a typical burner valve looks like These two are on my '52 Wizard stove, I just cleaned them and put them back onto the manifold loosely - I am going to repaint the manifold soon: 
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| Post# 581097 , Reply# 12 3/7/2012 at 18:04 (4,454 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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I actually have 4 stoves in my possession, but have a 5th coming later this year via a member of this forum.
Mr. Santorum can be reached at the link posted by henry200 above. He is the resource that I used when I restored my first stove, my 1950 O'Keefe & Merritt. I now deal directly with the porcelain shop and a place that rebuilds thermostats and safety valves. Yes, the knobs are very different between models. I'm missing one from my Wizard and I am having a devil of a time finding a matching knob. I do have 4 different matching knobs that fit it but they don't really look good on it. | ||
| Post# 581206 , Reply# 14 3/8/2012 at 12:19 (4,453 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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If you are talking about the burner valve stem (attached to the inner valve) as the part that is missing, in other words the only thing present is the outer housing, you need to replace the entire valve unit. They are machined to fit each other and over the years wear together, a new stem/valve will not fit correctly.
You should be able to find a generic universal and adjustable valve that will work. | ||
| Post# 581938 , Reply# 15 3/12/2012 at 13:49 (4,449 days old) by runabout () | ||
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yes, I believe it is the valve stem piece good to know that I might just be able to buy a new one that will fit. | ||
Post# 582504 , Reply# 16 3/14/2012 at 22:29 (4,447 days old) by abcomatic  (Bradford, Illinois) |
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hi 58 limited HI Dave, I have a 30's Detroit Jewel that I use. I do have a question for you though. The knobs on the stove that are used to the turn the gas on are rather stiff to turn. What do I do to make them turn better? Thanks, Gary | ||
| Post# 582568 , Reply# 17 3/15/2012 at 07:12 (4,446 days old) by 58limited (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
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Gary
Sounds like the valves need to be disassembled, cleaned, and regreased. I don't have any photos or illustrations showing how to do this or I'd post them.
Contact Jack Santorum and his staff at TOAC at the link above (posted by henry200) - TOAC sells the valve grease and will send a diagram showing how to redo the valves. | ||
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