Ideal Assembly Rod M8 1000mm 8 Section 153442

The Ideal 153442 is an M8 assembly rod supplied as an eight-section length, measuring 1000mm. It forms part of the linkage arrangement on Ideal Commercial Falcon GTE and GTE4 appliances, where the rod transmits movement through the burner and control assembly. It is listed under the rods and spindles group of Ideal Commercial boiler spares.

• The rod is bent, kinked or no longer runs straight through its guides
• Corrosion or heavy surface pitting along the rod length
• Stiff or seized movement when the linkage is operated by hand
• The rod does not engage fully with the burner or control linkage
• Adjustment becomes difficult because the rod will not hold its set position

• Confirm the appliance model and, where available, the GC number against the compatibility list before ordering
• Check the existing rod for its part number and compare it with 153442 and the earlier number 82275510
• Inspect the linkage fixings and any seals or gaskets disturbed during removal, as these may need replacing at the same time
• Work on the appliance should be carried out by a competent engineer