Quote Originally Posted by FurFlyin View Post
Charlie I’ve actually taken it all the way down twice in the year or less that I’ve had it.

I’m using very clean X-ray room lining lead. The only contaminants I ever get out when I flux the lead is rust from the sides of the pot.

A new spout and rod/stem only cost $6.50 plus shipping so if keeping the pot full doesn’t fix it then I’m just going to go ahead and order one.

I was hoping that someone had replaced their spout so I’d know if it can be removed from the old pot. I don’t have to tell you how stubborn heat set rusty threaded things can be to remove. I know you use to deal with that in your job just like I do in mine.
My pot I could not replace the spout I had to replace entire pot liner.. I don’t know how your pot is setup as far as lift handle. Look real close at how and what lifts the plunger up and down. See if just maybe it is just a little out of align causing plunger not to seat properly.