That's a very good idea. So far, as I've had time, I've messed with
the outside apparatus and the inside part you can reach through the
hole. All seems well, as I took my time and think I have it right. I
have done this twice to make sure.

The cracked vent pipe is the next thing under investigation.

Thanks,

Jim

On Oct 2, 2006, at 4:37 PM, Roger Sisler wrote:

> Sounds like the corrogated flue vent pipe cracked. Very brittle,it
> is.Maybe
> done when adjusting the flue when reconnecting the vent
> cover.Dosent take
> much. Remove all the vent cover pieces.Put a cork in one ofthetwo
> vents.Blow intothe other. Got a good seal?? If not,you may have a
> cracked
> pipe. Muffler mend puddy will fix it up,I am, told. Also, check the
> little
> drain in the interior at the floor.You may be able to find the leak
> in the
> cracked pipe with soap bubbles.The kind used for checking for gas
> leaks.
> Remove the side access and vent plate on the side of the interior
> cabinet.
> Put this bubbles on the pipe ,through the assess. Saves a bundle of
> time.May even be able to mend the pipe through the access.
>