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This genuine Goodman 10716005 natural gas burner orifice (spud) is the exact-fit metering component for the VMES960804CNAA modulating gas furnace and other compatible Goodman/Amana models. The orifice meters the precise volume of natural gas delivered to each burner, so a worn, corroded, or incorrectly sized orifice directly causes weak flame, delayed ignition, sooting, or nuisance flame-sensor lockouts. Installing the correct OEM orifice restores the manufacturer-rated BTU input and clean, blue burner flames.
The OEM orifice is drilled to Goodman's factory gas-flow specification for this furnace's exact BTU rating — critical for safe, code-compliant combustion. Aftermarket generic orifices can vary in bore diameter, causing over- or under-firing. For a gas-metering part, we strongly recommend OEM to guarantee the rated input and safe operation.
Moderate — requires shutting off the gas supply, removing the burner assembly, and swapping the orifice. Because this is a gas component, we recommend installation by a licensed HVAC technician who can verify manifold pressure and combustion after the repair.
Always disconnect power and shut off the gas supply before servicing. Verify compatibility with your model and serial number.