Char-Griller Acorn Hinge
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timothy
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The one review said he installed it on a WSM and it worked like a charm.https://www.chargriller.com/products/hood-hinge
I guess my only concern is if the notch is deep enough to clear the lip on the WSM.
Tim
I guess my only concern is if the notch is deep enough to clear the lip on the WSM.
Tim
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Timothy F. Lewis
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That looks very nice, thanks for the second pic, I was trying to figure out what the curlicue was!
Robert Dilbert
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any idea if it fits a 14.5?
I think here’s an option for the 14.5, it says it’s for the acorn jr which is a 14” grate
HINGE HOOD MINI AKORN® (06614, 6714, E06614, E36714, E56714, E86714)
Professional grills and smokers. Seriously hard working grills.
www.chargriller.com
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timothy
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If you look at the OP's second pic, he used washers as shims to bump out the hinge for clearance.
Tim
Timothy F. Lewis
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Is there a pin release to remove the lid if desired? I like the ability to do that for ease of cleaning.
Awesome I missed that (using my phone). All the you tubers showed them having too notch and I was wondering why no one spaced it out
Timothy F. Lewis
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I’m not using it on my WSM but on a kettle, and when I need to give it a good cleaning the “Unknown” is a breeze to remove and replace when cleaning and it allows the ability to use a rotisserie very handily! It might cost a little more but, it’s a clever design. Put me in the “Unknown” camp for certain!
A Cleland
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I acquired an Acorn Char Griller in the purchase of a Red Weber Gas grill that I am restoring. The hinge was all askew and mangled on the Akorn. I disassembled the Akorn, purchased a new hinge, and made the repairs to it. While I had the hinge in my hand, I looked at using one on my WSM 22.5. The Akorn hinge seemed to me to be very flimsy, and not designed for the radius of the WSM. I decided that I didn't want to risk the lid to my WSM on that piece. Could it work? Probably. Would it hold up? Possibly. I wasn't willing to risk it. BTW, I sold the Akorn for more than I paid for the 2 units, so I am restoring a Red Weber gasser that I now own with zero out of pocket........LOL. Just my 2 cents on that hinge.
Joe Anshien
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I am thinking of buying 2 of these. One for my WSM18 and the other for my Performer as I do hate the lid bale. I do need to be able to remove the lid easily to use the rotisserie ring. Has anyone tried replacing the 2 bolts with a pin of some sort?
Timothy F. Lewis
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Good question, that’s the thing holding me back from putting one on the ”Overperformer“ 22” kettle. I’m very happy with the “Unknown” on the 18, I think the simple pin release on that is maybe the right way for me to go, I want ease for removal when I need to rotisserie something!
Joe Anshien
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I just found this posted by @Jake from Iowa https://tvwbb.com/threads/wsm-lid-hinge-options.82390/page-2
I figure if he could find this long treaded bolt I can find the same or some kind of rod and drill a hole at each end for a pin or even something like this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJBGHNP/?tag=tvwb-20
Joe Anshien
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I just ordered 2 hinges. I will try and update this thread when I get them, try to make a quick release, and then the installs on the WSM 18 and Performer.
Timothy F. Lewis
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Will watch for your post Joe!
Joe Anshien
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I mounted the 1st hinge on my WSM18. Just for the record, I hate doing this. I fix things, I don't mod or improve them, as I find my measurements or something are usually off, like this. I think I put the hinge too low on the center piece and then had to get out the angle grinder to notch the hinge so it would work. I also used 2 washers on the 2 top bolts on bottom part of the hinge. I did find a pin that seems to work great making it easy to take the lid off. I will do my performer some time I am feeling brave now that I have a working way to take the lid off to use the rotisserie. Do make sure you align your hinge with a wheel for stability when putting the center on the base.
2 hinges with pins for less than $50 seems a lot more reasonable than some other options. This hinge is also a lower profile if you want to use a WSM cover.
Link to pin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098DG8XQ5/?tag=tvwb-20
2 hinges with pins for less than $50 seems a lot more reasonable than some other options. This hinge is also a lower profile if you want to use a WSM cover.
Link to pin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098DG8XQ5/?tag=tvwb-20
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SparkyThomas
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Thanks for posting this and for the link to the pin. Do you know if this hinge would work on a 22?I mounted the 1st hinge on my WSM18. Just for the record, I hate doing this. I fix things, I don't mod or improve them, as I find my measurements or something are usually off, like this. I think I put the hinge too low on the center piece and then had to get out the angle grinder to notch the hinge so it would work. I also used 2 washers on the 2 top bolts on bottom part of the hinge. I did find a pin that seems to work great making it easy to take the lid off. I will do my performer some time I am feeling brave now that I have a working way to take the lid off to use the rotisserie. Do make sure you align your hinge with a wheel for stability when putting the center on the base.
2 hinges with pins for less than $50 seems a lot more reasonable than some other options. This hinge is also a lower profile if you want to use a WSM cover.
Link to pin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098DG8XQ5/?tag=tvwb-20
SparkyThomas
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