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I see this is your first post here, when you get a minute would you do us a favor and go to "Roll Call" and introduce yourself so we can get to know you and give you a proper welcome, also would you add your location to your profile, we like knowing where you are when we talk to you, Thanks!
Todd, morning.... By vent, do you mean the smoke stack ??? Most folks leave that fully open during the smoke.... and control the heat with the damper on the firebox.... Dave