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Another 56" Vieluxe Restore


 
Jon Tofte said:
I am guessing that shelf thing is just something the seller added in. Almost wonder if they tried to put a propane tank in there!

When you have time, you might post pictures of the two rotisserie motors. (Mine was missing this!) The original had a stainless exterior. It was probably a Weber one, but maybe no Weber name(?)

Does the spit that you have not fit your grill?
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Sure thing John I'll post some pics of the two motors--also have to test them to see if they work. I still have to check the spit as well--I can tell it's not the original one, but maybe it will fit.

Got her up in hopefully its final resting place! Was fun getting up the stairs let me tell you! Looks like it was made for the spot though!
 

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MikeNowak said:
Here are the two motors that came with the grill. One looks like the original stainless one, while the other is made by Brevel. Both work!
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I would say that the stainless Weber one was original with the grill. The black one maybe is something that the seller picked up later. I wouldn't be surprised if the original one no longer works as that would explain the black one. It will be interesting to see how they test out.
 
LMichaels said:
IIRC Jon, early Weber rotisserie motors were made by the same company of the one I gave you the link to and made here in USA
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The one you linked for me is on the way! I appreciate you sharing your experience. (y)

I got the spit and forks all cleaned up and a nice soft package to store them and the motor in. Cody is trading me a couple Summit tighteners that look just like the Vieluxe ones. That will give me 4 matching ones plus an extra and additionally the one I tried to fab out of a stainless bolt. I was actually kind of proud of that effort, but the real deal will be nicer.
 
Jon Tofte said:
I would say that the stainless Weber one was original with the grill. The black one maybe is something that the seller picked up later. I wouldn't be surprised if the original one no longer works as that would explain the black one. It will be interesting to see how they test out.
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Hey John I think you missed my post…both notes actually work!

I’m on the hunt now for a correct spit and forks—let me know if anyone has any suggestions.
 
R Chin said:
The stainless weber looks exactly like mine

I’ll measure my spit size this weekend

Jon what is the size of your spit rod?
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My spit is 3/8” in diameter and drops down to 1/4” at the point where it goes in to the motor. It is approximately 46” long and is clearly original.

It sounds like you have the motor part solved. Mine will arrive from an eBay seller soon.
 
Jon Tofte said:
My spit is 3/8” in diameter and drops down to 1/4” at the point where it goes in to the motor. It is approximately 46” long and is clearly original.

It sounds like you have the motor part solved. Mine will arrive from an eBay seller soon.
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Jon, I think you're gonna be surprised. Those motors (like the one on my Wolf) are typically looking for a 3/8", 7/16" or 1/2" rod end. IIRC my Wolf is 7/16"
 
LMichaels said:
Jon, I think you're gonna be surprised. Those motors (like the one on my Wolf) are typically looking for a 3/8", 7/16" or 1/2" rod end. IIRC my Wolf is 7/16"
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Good news! Motor arrived safe and sound today. A little dirty but working fine. The quality stainless casing polished up very nicely. It is incomparably heavier duty than my OnlyFire (meant for a kettle) and any Weber motor I have seen.

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Best news is that it fits perfectly on the Vieluxe, and my original spit matches the opening! If I ever get this monster project grill cooking again, I am ready to finally spin a couple birds :coolkettle: .
 
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Jon Tofte said:
Good news! Motor arrived safe and sound today. A little dirty but working fine. The quality stainless casing polished up very nicely. It is incomparably heavier duty than my OnlyFire (meant for a kettle) and any Weber motor I have seen.

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Best news is that it fits perfectly on the Vieluxe, and my original spit matches the opening! If I ever get this monster project grill cooking again, I am ready to finally spin a couple birds :coolkettle: .
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Excellent! Great news
 
Jon Tofte said:
Good news! Motor arrived safe and sound today. A little dirty but working fine. The quality stainless casing polished up very nicely. It is incomparably heavier duty than my OnlyFire (meant for a kettle) and any Weber motor I have seen.

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Best news is that it fits perfectly on the Vieluxe, and my original spit matches the opening! If I ever get this monster project grill cooking again, I am ready to finally spin a couple birds :coolkettle: .
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You do know that you can spin with IR burner only - no burners or bars required…
 
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