Anyone have a good suggestion for how to replace the damper blades when they are completely rusted through?
I know you can get a replacement kit, but my problem is that the damper mechanism is held in place with a wingnut. This whole thing is rusted together, and it looks like the best option would be to drill it out. However, I'm concerned that subsequent hole from drilling will be too large for the replacement.
Have any of you done this before, and are there any pitfalls I should work to avoid?
My kettle is from 1996 and going strong - just can't get the temp very low without the bottom damper blades.
Mark