[h2]I've got a Rheem oil fired furnace of unknown vintage. Long and short I've determined that the sudden shuttering off and on of the furnace is due to a loose international connection of the fan timer. Watsco 47-22896-01. The replacement number for this is 47-102686. I'm worried because it's open and I'm afraid of dust or other damage from it being open .[/h2]Should I be concerned by this at all, or can I somehow enclose it? As a side note, where can I go to understand how the timer kicks on the burner? James

First time post! Looking forward to using the forum more as I get further into my basement remodel. House was originally built in 1942. I'm pulling off the knotty pine boards behind my furnace, and these two objects appeared. The first one I think is some type of oil regulator or filter. I have a gas furnace now, but it seems I used to have a oil tank (maybe still do?) on my property. Never seen anything like it. I'm planning on pinching the copper lines w some channel locks, cutting it out, then burrying the lines in the foundation wall. Would love any feedback on what this thing is, and if that's a sound plan. The second object I'm a bit more stumped on, but assuming it was an exhaust for the old oil boiler? Maybe an exhaust for a wood furnace? Its ~10ft away from my chimney, so maybe runs over to it...? Same plan though - cuts as close to the foundation wall and bury. But, would love any feedback on: A) what these items are. Any links would be helpful! B) if cutting/capping them is ok Thanks!!! [url=https://zappy.zapier.com/f40a1a272777fd8bd7ad5b7c4b5c64d9.png][/url] [url=https://zappy.zapier.com/c1d932396c3fcdc19b788e4c182a4ea6.png][/url] [url=https://zappy.zapier.com/f052fc748ad1cc312c3b5f78fc3f36fb.png][/url] [url=https://zappy.zapier.com/3ac1fd6f6e46964e33e6def54f5d3181.png][/url]