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weber update

Went and picked up the weber gas grill this morning, it is not in as pristine shape as I had thought it would be, but it is not beat up either. The crossover tube is shot but I can light all 3 burners with a lighter, only need to light one to get them all going. I found the crossover tube at a couple places for less than 10.00 so that is not a biggie.

The one thing that has me a little stumped are the grates, this one has a 3 pc grate, and I do not think they are original because they will not lay flat but instead either the backside or the front side has to be up or down to fit. At first I thought maybe they were like that so you could cook at different levels but after doing a search I can not find any 3 pc grates to fit it. Again not a real biggie I just used the grates out of my old gasser and they fit just right.

They only other item is the temp gauge, it does not work, and I can't for the life of me figure how to get it out, again I can order one for about ten bucks if I can get this one out otherwise I may just drill a hole and put in one I have on my old grill. He even gave me the bottle and my bottle off of my other grill fit right up, so no worries there.

This is a Silver B 3 burner, I think, and I forgot to ask how old, but I am sure its is close to around 10 years old, he said he just put in new stainless flavorizer bars about a year ago, and the frame is solid, so I think its a keeper.

If the snow storm will stay on hold for a couple more hours I may just toss on a couple pork steaks in a little while. Life is good. :biggrin1:
Dave

Sorry for the poor photo, it got dark and started raining last night, but I did cook on it. I grilled some pork steaks. ancho chilies, and mushrooms, also had baked sweet potatoes, and cease salad, it really hit the spot.

Does anyone know how the the temp gauge goes in and out of the lid? I tried channel locks, but could not budge it and stopped before I broke it, did not see any threads or nuts.

It was a little different having the burners going from right to left, instead of front to back but I think I will like that. Also like the flat top on the cover, nice for keeping pans and such warm. Also had no flare ups like my old grill would have, I even oiled the grates and brushed oil on the veges from time to time with not problems.
Dave

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Thanks Bob, I just came inside to post that I got it out, and it came out very easy, I must have loosened it up when I cooked on it last night. It is shot, so I guess I can go ahead and order that, plus the crossover tube now, it will help a little on shipping. Can't really think of anything else it needs, except a drip pan, thought I would just rig up a coffee can underneath for now. I do have one other question, the lid handle is stanined and was wondering if anyone knows what will clean that up? I am guessing it is grease stain.
Dave

Yep, its the one on the right, I see you did not have any temp gauges on either one. In fact, I rarely use any gauges on my gasser only to check internal food temps, thought I would go ahead and get one to have a better understanding of whats going on inside, until I have it figured out, but don't think its a real necessity.
Dave

Got it, kind of like don't hear what I did not say.
Dave