That’s a good idea. I know it’s quite rusty in there so i will take it off and degrease it and then wd40 it upPersonally, I just use my scale as a tank holder. I do the shake test to get an idea how full it is. I always have a spare tank on hand, so running out mid cook is not a disaster.
That being said, it is probably rusty and full of gunk. If you really want to get it back in shape, then simply remove it from the frame (just two 7/16" bolts and nuts. Then you can really get to lubing it up and maybe even consider taking it apart and cleaning it really good. But, I would probably at least hit it hard with some brake/parts cleaner. Then a good lubricant like WD40. Once you get it cleaned up and lubed, put it back on and there should be a wing nut on it to calibrate the tank. Probably best to put an empty tank on it and calibrate the needle to read empty. Some tanks can be filled more than another so calibrating it with a full tank might not get you very accurate results. Plus, what really matters is the reading when it get close to or actually empty.
If you want to go all out, you can clean it up and repaint the whole thing as well.
I will be taking the scale off. I probably won’t disassemble everything and remove all the rust. The scale works but reads incorrectly so I’m guessing it just needs to be calibrated. I tried to adjust the wing nut at the top but it’s pretty stuck so that’s my project for todayI'm guessing that the OP just wants to get the scale working on a recently acquired Genesis. We don't know how far he wants to pursue it after that, but I think we have given him a good start. I'm awaiting the post from him that says,"It works now, thanks!"
I've got some uses for that pb graphite. I'll be looking into that.
Gerry
Hey Larry, I have no disdain for WD 40, the stuff works for what I need most of the time.I like WD40. You guys are mean![]()
Brian,Personally I would not use WD 40, I rebuilt an 1100 for a friend take the tank scale off and you can get at the top and bottom to hit the spring which is most likely rusted I used https://blasterproducts.com/product/graphite-dry-lubricant/ this to me is a superior product but to each their own.
My friend wanted to keep the tank scale original when I did my 1000 which I gave to my daughter I bought the newer model which is a straight bolt in and works IMO way better than that lever thing if its a keeper worth the money. I find it to be quite accurate by the way have that on the Silver C and it was no different on the 1000. This was a good price maybe better from Weber who knows I think I actually bought mine for the 1000 from ebay. https://www.thepartsbiz.com/Weber-9...Xw1ePOdmTH1532jA5ux69ab9XbxHBpyxoCsPYQAvD_BwE
If Jeff checks in he has a 700 he can verify if it fits but I think it does.
I don’t have rust remove on me right now but once I do, I know exactly how to take that scale apart. All that’s rusted is the spring and the screw and nut.I think a liquid penetrant lubricant is better than a dry. Dry won't protect or penetrate the metal. Dry has it's place in some cases. Truly the best thing is to rip the scale apart, soak everything in rust remover, refinish every part and lube. A quick spray with WD40 or the Blaster stuff though, gets the job done faster![]()