Nomex gasket - DONE !!!!

MilitantSquatter · 11-01-2009, 01:48 PM

Finally got around to putting on the Nomex replacement gasket on the XL. First, I re-watched the Nomex installation demonstration video's on SmokinGuitarPlayer's website to get all the finer points down (like putting the new gasket in the dryer for 30 minutes to pre-shrink. spraying the adhesive on the dome rim and gasket, etc.)

I knew the scraping, cleaning and adhering was not gonna be an issue, but I was concerned about trying to re-align the dome given the size/weight. Sledneck was gonna lend me a hand but I decided to see how it went this AM on my own. Surprisingly, I did it solo. Did the $1 bill test and overall it's good but everytime I made an adjustment to correct one side, a different area was now less tight. I got it in a place that I think covers 90% as good as I'd hope.

At least the two mediums will be muh easier to handle should I look to replace those at some point.

Gonna let it settle today, but definitely planning to give it a workout next Sat & Sun.

thillin · 11-01-2009, 01:50 PM

Let us know how it handles.

FatDaddy · 11-01-2009, 01:58 PM

did u take the lid off to do the lid or did u apply with it in the open position? im hoping to do mine today.

MilitantSquatter · 11-01-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FatDaddy

did u take the lid off to do the lid or did u apply with it in the open position? im hoping to do mine today.

I took the dome off.. I needed to loosen everything anyway since my dome needed to be re-aligned anyway..

Since I sprayed adhesive on dome rim and new gasket, it was not going to be easy holding a tacky gasket and getting it in on the back side..It's possible though...especially if you only apply adhesive to dome only.

Midnight Smoke · 11-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Vinny, when I did mine I had the same trouble. Gasket sealed good one area and not another and back and forth.

Here's what I did, I had 2 tie down straps with the ratcheting levers. I place them in an X across the loosened dome and down under the base, (just like if you were tying something for travel) cranked them down good and snug then tightened the dome brackets. Tight all around after that!

FatDaddy · 11-01-2009, 02:27 PM

How do ya keep the tension on the rings to keep it from springin open when u take the dome off? im afraid of it flyin acrosss the back yard.

Rick's Tropical Delight · 11-01-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FatDaddy

How do ya keep the tension on the rings to keep it from springin open when u take the dome off? im afraid of it flyin acrosss the back yard.

when i installed my nomex i loosened the top band and removed the dome then opened the top band without the dome then loosened the lower band and removed the hinge from the base. it wasn't that big a deal if you are careful

FatDaddy · 11-01-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick's Tropical Delight

when i installed my nomex i loosened the top band and removed the dome then opened the top band without the dome then loosened the lower band and removed the hinge from the base. it wasn't that big a deal if you are careful

I think I can handle that.. may work on that here after my cowboys finish off the seahawks.

swamprb · 11-01-2009, 05:36 PM

I should have done BOTH of my Larges today, don't think we'll see many days like this for a long time!

Norcoredneck · 11-01-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

I should have done BOTH of my Larges today, don't think we'll see many days like this for a long time!

Is this in reference to weather or.......

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Originally Posted by FatDaddy

I think I can handle that.. may work on that here after my cowboys finish off the seahawks.

Brauma · 11-01-2009, 06:20 PM

I intended to order a Nomex for my Small but farked up and ordered a regular. Beer may have been involved or I was in a hurry. I got it from Fred but I don't think I'll send it back. The regular should be fine for my Small.

It looks like Nomex came standard on my new Large!

FatDaddy · 11-01-2009, 06:53 PM

Got mine all cleaned up and fixin to stick the gasket in the dryer. been watchin freds videos.

11-01-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nomex gasket - DONE !!!! Finally got around to putting on the Nomex replacement gasket on the XL. First, I re-watched the Nomex installation demonstration video's on SmokinGuitarPlayer's website to get all the finer points down (like putting the new gasket in the dryer for 30 minutes to pre-shrink. spraying the adhesive on the dome rim and gasket, etc.) I knew the scraping, cleaning and adhering was not gonna be an issue, but I was concerned about trying to re-align the dome given the size/weight. Sledneck was gonna lend me a hand but I decided to see how it went this AM on my own. Surprisingly, I did it solo. Did the $1 bill test and overall it's good but everytime I made an adjustment to correct one side, a different area was now less tight. I got it in a place that I think covers 90% as good as I'd hope. At least the two mediums will be muh easier to handle should I look to replace those at some point. Gonna let it settle today, but definitely planning to give it a workout next Sat & Sun. __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's Last edited by MilitantSquatter; 01-02-2010 at 07:52 PM..

11-01-2009, 01:50 PM	#2
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Let us know how it handles. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

11-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#3
FatDaddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-04-06 Location: Wichita Falls, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	did u take the lid off to do the lid or did u apply with it in the open position? im hoping to do mine today. __________________ HALF DIAMOND RANCH BBQ Home made 5' reverse flow smoker Lg BGE WSM 18.5 WSM 22.5 Weber Kettle 22 1/2" silver series Weber Copper Smokey Joe Gold 14.5" GPS trackable RED super fast thermopen http://www.facebook.com/jtempleton2

11-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Vinny, when I did mine I had the same trouble. Gasket sealed good one area and not another and back and forth. Here's what I did, I had 2 tie down straps with the ratcheting levers. I place them in an X across the loosened dome and down under the base, (just like if you were tying something for travel) cranked them down good and snug then tightened the dome brackets. Tight all around after that! __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

11-01-2009, 02:27 PM	#6
FatDaddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-04-06 Location: Wichita Falls, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How do ya keep the tension on the rings to keep it from springin open when u take the dome off? im afraid of it flyin acrosss the back yard. __________________ HALF DIAMOND RANCH BBQ Home made 5' reverse flow smoker Lg BGE WSM 18.5 WSM 22.5 Weber Kettle 22 1/2" silver series Weber Copper Smokey Joe Gold 14.5" GPS trackable RED super fast thermopen http://www.facebook.com/jtempleton2

11-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I should have done BOTH of my Larges today, don't think we'll see many days like this for a long time! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-01-2009, 06:20 PM	#11
Brauma Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Goochland, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I intended to order a Nomex for my Small but farked up and ordered a regular. Beer may have been involved or I was in a hurry. I got it from Fred but I don't think I'll send it back. The regular should be fine for my Small. It looks like Nomex came standard on my new Large! __________________ Mark - part of Cat Sass BBQ Team. Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: Mid Atlantic BBQ Association. Member: KCBS. CBJ # 31818 "Life's too short to drink cheap beer or eat crotchpot BBQ" NB Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs: Poncho - Large, and Lefty - Small; Weber Kettles; 6' fire pit; Super fast Blue Thermapen

11-01-2009, 06:53 PM	#12
FatDaddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-04-06 Location: Wichita Falls, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got mine all cleaned up and fixin to stick the gasket in the dryer. been watchin freds videos. __________________ HALF DIAMOND RANCH BBQ Home made 5' reverse flow smoker Lg BGE WSM 18.5 WSM 22.5 Weber Kettle 22 1/2" silver series Weber Copper Smokey Joe Gold 14.5" GPS trackable RED super fast thermopen http://www.facebook.com/jtempleton2

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