My Vieluxe spit is 3/8” square throughout its length and tapers to 5/16” square at the tip that engages into the motor drive
Another 56" Vieluxe Restore
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Jon Tofte
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Fortunately, the smoker box burner seems to be the only one that escaped the doom the others suffered due to two decades of overwhelming neglect. It probably wasn’t used that much, and the smoker box helped shield it.
!The OG summit burners will be 0.5in shorter and the flame will start very close to the front panel of the cook box - but it really is the only option if you can’t salvage the Vieluxe burners
I would probably consider welding closed the first few orifices to keep the flames off the front panel
Can’t recall where the ports for the igniter shoot relative to the front panel though…
LMichaels
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How about late model Genesis burners? They might be closer in length but I've never looked at one so IDK how they fasten internally
Made a little more progress last night…found this igniter kit on Amazon, and turns out the module is almost an exact copy of the original ones on the Vieluxe! I plugged one in real quick last night and got spark at the igniter. Unfortunately, I can’t find the module by itself, so had to buy 2 whole kits, but seems like it’s going to work!
Amazon.com : Meyffon 42325 Grill Igniter Kit Compatible with Weber Summit Gold/Platinum B6 6 Burner Gas Grills Models 2000-2006 Ignition Kit Electrodes w/Wire Spark Generator Push Button Screws : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com : Meyffon 42325 Grill Igniter Kit Compatible with Weber Summit Gold/Platinum B6 6 Burner Gas Grills Models 2000-2006 Ignition Kit Electrodes w/Wire Spark Generator Push Button Screws : Patio, Lawn & Garden
www.amazon.com
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Jon Tofte
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This is the kind of advice/links that will be of great help to others that might find and take on a Vieluxe project. I appreciate you sharing the link and your actual experience.
I wish I had seen this, although I think the NOS ones that amazingly came with my grill should work. I had to get the button igniter part as the leftovers only included one. The one in your linked set looks identical to the Vieluxe one except for the red button that was black on the Vieluxe. (Easy fix if you are so inclined!)
You’re welcome! Yes I ordered the two new correct Vermont Castings buttons as well so hopefully should have this grill fully operational in the next week or so!
In other news, I did hear back from Dave (RCplanebuyer) and he is going to make me a full set of flavorizers and smoker tubes. He sent me a picture of the sets he’s done in the past and they look awesome!!
LMichaels
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Well that certainly came together quick. Looks great!
Steve Hoch
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I'd like to see maybe a few more pictures of it finished? A little explanation of everything you did is nice too.
sure thing! Not done with it yet, but will take some more pics tomorrow and post an update
Ok here she is all shined up! It’s not perfect, but I will be using it so don’t need it to be. Still have some stubborn carbon spots on the rear stainless—would love anyone’s feedback on how to get that off.
I included a couple shots of the replacement modules—they fit perfectly in the original locations. All igniters are now functioning well, although the smoker burner is a little finicky when trying to light.
Just waiting on delivery of my rotisserie spit, and then a couple other things to wrap this one up:
Clean/polish rotisserie motor
Clean/lube valves—they all turn, but some are a little sticky
Scotch guard the cover—want to keep it in as good of shape as possible!
Clean side burner grates better—any suggestions?
Install new flavorizers—when they arrive
Troubleshoot temp gauge—maybe replace
Will continue to post updates as I go through it, but happy to be using it and grilling!
I included a couple shots of the replacement modules—they fit perfectly in the original locations. All igniters are now functioning well, although the smoker burner is a little finicky when trying to light.
Just waiting on delivery of my rotisserie spit, and then a couple other things to wrap this one up:
Clean/polish rotisserie motor
Clean/lube valves—they all turn, but some are a little sticky
Scotch guard the cover—want to keep it in as good of shape as possible!
Clean side burner grates better—any suggestions?
Install new flavorizers—when they arrive
Troubleshoot temp gauge—maybe replace
Will continue to post updates as I go through it, but happy to be using it and grilling!
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