Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Regular job and rainy weather keep slowing me down, but I am getting stuff ready to make some real progress tomorrow on my Skyline dream grill.
I am using two replacement stainless frame tubes because the originals that came with this frame were too far gone. I am hoping these parts will extend the life of my rehab:
This grill is sort of a Frankenstein creation using various parts from different grills. I wanted to use a Silver control panel until I found out that the holes are different then the 1000 series. I was too committed to the deep box, so this is the best control panel I could find in my collection. I did a small amount of touch up black paint on a few edges and one corner:
I have been holding a set of black knobs and a black igniter switch cover for this grill. They are used and spent too long in the Florida sun. I did what I could to rejuvenate them. I considered painting but am concerned about wear. Even so, I had to buy a new knob for the side burner and they only come in gray, so I will be painting that one. I figure it will see much less use. It will also give me a chance to see how painting works:
Larry,
Speaking of the side burner, I followed your recommendation for swapping out the plug on the new manifold with a quick release adapter from another manifold. As you suggested, I used the PTFE thread sealant. It all went fine, but I am uncertain about how tight to keep turning the adapter. You can see in the photo that it is already in very far - as far as it was in the old manifold- but it still can be turned. It turns tightly but it does keep turning. Should I stop or should I keep tightening until it won’t turn anymore?
P.s. your mailbox is full.
I am using two replacement stainless frame tubes because the originals that came with this frame were too far gone. I am hoping these parts will extend the life of my rehab:
This grill is sort of a Frankenstein creation using various parts from different grills. I wanted to use a Silver control panel until I found out that the holes are different then the 1000 series. I was too committed to the deep box, so this is the best control panel I could find in my collection. I did a small amount of touch up black paint on a few edges and one corner:
I have been holding a set of black knobs and a black igniter switch cover for this grill. They are used and spent too long in the Florida sun. I did what I could to rejuvenate them. I considered painting but am concerned about wear. Even so, I had to buy a new knob for the side burner and they only come in gray, so I will be painting that one. I figure it will see much less use. It will also give me a chance to see how painting works:
Larry,
Speaking of the side burner, I followed your recommendation for swapping out the plug on the new manifold with a quick release adapter from another manifold. As you suggested, I used the PTFE thread sealant. It all went fine, but I am uncertain about how tight to keep turning the adapter. You can see in the photo that it is already in very far - as far as it was in the old manifold- but it still can be turned. It turns tightly but it does keep turning. Should I stop or should I keep tightening until it won’t turn anymore?
P.s. your mailbox is full.
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