550 fuel tank to smoker

[dwfisk]

OK, think I understand now. Here is how I would try to fix it. Get a good straight edge and some kind of jack. I would probably use a hydraulic bottle jack cause I have several, but a scissors jack or screw jack would probably work as well. Get the edge that has "sagged" top dead center. On the inside of the tank below the TDC edge put some shoring like 4x4 or 4x6 etc. to distribute to load and get the jack closer to the TDC edge. Put some more shoring in between the top of the jack and the TDC edge (like a short 4x4) again I think you want to distribute the load. Carefully jack a little at a time and use the straight edge to monitor progress. Bet you can get it back where it needs to be pretty quick.

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

Ok, I will definitely try this out! Thank you very much!

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

Crapy Indiana weather, didn't get anything done! Very disappointed!

 

[dwfisk]

Hang in there it will come together. I know its tough having to wait, especially with everyone posting such great Q pics all the time, but I find when I get impatient is when I screw up.

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

I'll do my best, just wanna get this done before I get busy in the spring! I'll be patient! maybe... lol

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

Had the opportunity to buy a 250 traditional flow/trailor Nice! 600 bucks! I am very impatient, but I was tempted to scoop this up, since my build is slowing down! lol I'm sure it will be worth the wait, especially since I can say I built it.

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

550 tank to smoker build

Today went well, got the Angle iron cut, and welded. Started on the racks, and cut the hole for the FB.

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

Second pic

 

[Neonnblack]

So... what youre saying is you can smoke a human in that?

 

[Muscrat]

That's a GINORMOUS cook chamber. Cant wait to see the finished product, but you have to take the pic from 90 feet to get the whole thing on the frame, LOL!!!

 

[Neonnblack]

Did you ever think about a rotisserie style set up for it?

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

We could put acouple humans in there! lol Neon, not sure my skills are up for a Rotisserie! lol We will have 2 racks, 3'x4' (roughly) Contimplating on putting in a second level of racks!

Muscrat, I wish I had 90 feet! It takes up most of the room in the 1 car garage shop. lol

 

[Muscrat]

I feel tha pain. I built mine trailer in a 20x20 shop.

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

I think that's what this is! lol I have a question. We are planning on welding everything, then pressure wash everything inside and out to get any metal shavings, etc. Then starting a fire in the FB and Chamber. Does that sound ok???

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

I'll hose it down with cooking spray before I start the fire. I'll have to take out stock in Pam! lol

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

ok, almost ready for the Thermometers. Gonna put 3 on the lid as close to the cooking surface as possible. Any suggestions on a good reliable, reasonably priced brand?

 

[Muscrat]

Tel-True all the way

 

[DownHomeQue]

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These are what i used bro.. since your chamber is so big.. i would go with 32 of these.. :shock: :thumb:

 

[JandJbuidasmoker]

That's what I thought too! I was just on their website, not to expensive. Should I go ahead and get one or two for the grate surface?

 

[DownHomeQue]

Link to tel tru on Amazon.. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Tel-Tru-Barbecue-Thermometer-aluminum-degrees/dp/B0052EKQ2G/ref=sr_1_76?ie=UTF8&qid=1362506405&sr=8-76&keywords=bbq+5%22+thermometers"]http://www.amazon.com/Tel-Tru-Barbecue-Thermometer-aluminum-degrees/dp/B0052EKQ2G/ref=sr_1_76?ie=UTF8&qid=1362506405&sr=8-76&keywords=bbq+5%22+thermometers[/ame]