Broken Auger Pin

[ChuckO]

Anyone know what screw holds the auger in place to the motor. Mine sheered off. Also does anyone know what size the two screws that hold the pellet chute in place, looks like I lost them while moving the SF around to see better

 

[DanHoo]

no idea, but I'm pretty good at google. here are the first and second gen schematics.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/help/schematics/browse/23510001

Weber Grill Schematics | Weber Grill Models

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[LMichaels]

Wow that looks like an awfully big screw to just break off like that

 

[ChuckO]

Wow that looks like an awfully big screw to just break off like that

It’s smaller than it looks. I was thinking about putting in a SS, but then it dawned on me that maybe it’s by design to break

 

[ChuckO]

no idea, but I'm pretty good at google. here are the first and second gen schematics.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/help/schematics/browse/23510001

Weber Grill Schematics | Weber Grill Models

Weber Schematics - browse product schematics and part lists by entering a serial number, description, or by selecting a product family.

www.weber.com

Thanks Dan, unfortunately I didn’t find a part number for the screw

 

[Steve Hoch]

Chuck, you're probably going to have to call Weber but it might be this:

 

[ChuckO]

Thanks Steve, I see myself on the phone with Weber tomorrow. Oh Boy

 

[Steve Hoch]

Thanks Steve, I see myself on the phone with Weber tomorrow. Oh Boy

They're usually pretty good, I'm happy most of the time when I get off the phone. If you're really lucky, what you need is in that part #. Let us know what happens!

 

[LMichaels]

So perhaps like the shear pin on your snow blower auger. But, then the other question: Why did it break? Pretty impressive BTW that the auger is that powerful in the SF.
One thing I would love is IIRC Smoke Daddy makes an upgrade kit for most other pellet grills that gives them DC motors, so speed can be varied or motor shut off as the controller sees fit. Similar to the SF system. So it can slow the fan speed down, change speed or shut off auger, and such. Also reverse the auger if needed. Quite expensive though. Close to $700 for it.

 

[Lew Newby]

Several people replaced that bolt with a cotter pin. It’s supposed to break if the auger binds up. A buildup of pellet dust at the motor end of the auger is usually the problem

 

[ChuckO]

So perhaps like the shear pin on your snow blower auger. But, then the other question: Why did it break?

Good question, not sure why it broke. There wasn't any dust packed in, it was just pellets. Had I thought more carefully, I would have been more careful dumping pellets. I suspect there was something in the pellets that bound the auger.

 

[ChuckO]

Several people replaced that bolt with a cotter pin. It’s supposed to break if the auger binds up. A buildup of pellet dust at the motor end of the auger is usually the problem

Thanks Lew, I was hoping you would see this post. The shaft on the motor is threaded to accept the pin. I'll call Weber today, but am going to look into this cotter pin deal. Could be just the ticket. Sounds like I need to take the motor and auger with me to the Hardware store to make sure I have a good fit. Good times.....LOL

 

[ChuckO]

Just happened to have a cotter pin in the junk drawer, it might be a little light duty, time will tell

 

[ChuckO]

Cotter Pin you whimp, you're fired. Nail, don't you fail

 

[BFletcher]

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