oil burner problems

leoloucas

Hi,

My Riello 50 - 90 is siezed. It only starts now with the help of a hammer (a gentle tap of course). It's 8 years old at this stage so probably due replacing at this stage anyway. I have a few questions though. Hope someone can help.

1. Is there much to replacing like for like?
2. Should I use the oportunity to get a more efficient burner.
3. Where is the best place (aka cheapest) in Dublin, Kildare, etc to get same (or indeed, online) and
4. Will the new one come with a hammer too?

Thanks

Leo

Micky Dolenz

Can you describe the noise it makes before you hit it with a hammer?

A €15 capacitor may be the problem.

JohnnieK

Could the fuel pump be seized Micky? I came accross something like this before. Took it off and it ran perfectly so replaced the pump.

leoloucas

Thanks for reply lads,

The motor doesn't make a noise as such. It sounds as if it is seized (trying to drive but unable)!

Since last correspondence, it starts on its own sometimes and seizes other times. Would the capacitor failing cause this? When it runs, it runs well!

Thanks,

Leo

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leoloucas wrote: »

Thanks for reply lads,

The motor doesn't make a noise as such. It sounds as if it is seized (trying to drive but unable)!

Since last correspondence, it starts on its own sometimes and seizes other times. Would the capacitor failing cause this? When it runs, it runs well!

Thanks,

Leo

definatly the fuel pump the oil that runs through it lubes the cogs inside it so when it runs its fine but when it stops what ever part inside is giving problems will lock up so when you give it a tap it frees up the cogs,

Micky Dolenz

leoloucas wrote: »

Thanks for reply lads,

The motor doesn't make a noise as such. It sounds as if it is seized (trying to drive but unable)!

Since last correspondence, it starts on its own sometimes and seizes other times. Would the capacitor failing cause this? When it runs, it runs well!

Thanks,

Leo

yes a failing capacitor would cause this. It would sound like a humming/buzzing.

I'm not saying the lads are wrong, they may well be right, but far cheaper to buy and change capacitor, not a really big deal if wrong where as pumps are expensive and longer to fit and if your wrong, it's a shame.

FUNKY LOVER

sounds like capacitor,if it was fuel pump it wouldnt fire at all.

johnjoe 123

how did you ever get on with it was it the capacitor

RichieO

Motor bearing is on the way out? If it's the capacitor tapping don't help...

johnjoe 123

wud tapping not free her up a bit ??

Billy Bunting

Access the fan, if it's relativity loose carefully give it a spin, if it starts to run it's more likely the capacitor, as Mick says, for €15 worth a go.