New to me Genesis Jr

[Ron De Hoogh]

It's been a long time since I was here last, I hope to be around more and post from time to time. Recently I received a msg from a friend asking if I want a gas grill for a good price? long story short I said yes! We arranged a MTG place to transfer the grill and to have lunch and catch up. Afterwards we transfered the grill to my Jeep, luckily he broke it down some and with a little juggling it all fit! It needs some odds and ends so I ordered the parts I needed and once I have them I can finish it.
In the Jeep.

And together.

 

[_Branden_]

Nice! Looks to be in fantastic shape

 

[Jon Tofte]

A Jr. is always a great score, and yours is no exception. Looks to be in way better than typical shape. You mentioned getting parts. Some for the Jr. are pretty much extinct. What were you able to locate?

 

[Ron De Hoogh]

A Jr. is always a great score, and yours is no exception. Looks to be in way better than typical shape. You mentioned getting parts. Some for the Jr. are pretty much extinct. What were you able to locate?

I needed the ignitor and the warming rack,I ordered from e replacement parts so I think I have the right parts coming.

 

[Bruce]

As long as you don't need any of the grill specific parts, then you have a great deal there.

 

[Ron De Hoogh]

I want to get a rotisserie for it but I am unsure which one?

 

[Bruce]

Look for one of the original Weber ones. Weber part #9890. They pop up on CL and FB MP occasionally or even on Ebay. Otherwise there are a couple aftermarket ones that get good reviews.
***EDIT***
Sorry, that recommendation is for the Genesis 1000/Silver B grills.

 

[DrewZ]

I want to get a rotisserie for it but I am unsure which one?

I used the rotisserie from my 22.5 kettle. I had to cut notches into the spit rod to fit the firebox, but otherwise it was a direct fit.

 

[Dave in KC]

I used the rotisserie from my 22.5 kettle. I had to cut notches into the spit rod to fit the firebox, but otherwise it was a direct fit.

I have considered doing this for my Jr also. How exactly did you go about cutting the spit?

 

[DrewZ]

Angle grinder. Here's a pic of my first attempt. I did a much cleaner job when adding a notch to make it fit my 18.5 roti ring.

 

[Bruce]

If you have a machine shop in your area, they can put that thing on a metal lathe and cut the notch professionally.

 

[Ed P]

If you have a machine shop in your area, they can put that thing on a metal lathe and cut the notch professionally.

Or a hungry friend with a mini-lathe and a 4-jaw chuck...

 

[DrewZ]

If you have a machine shop in your area, they can put that thing on a metal lathe and cut the notch professionally.

If I ever have to cut another notch, I'm going to use the roti motor as a lathe.

 

[Ed P]

If I ever have to cut another notch, I'm going to use the roti motor as a lathe.

Turns awful slow, but it could be done with steady hands and a lot of patience, and assuming the spit isn't riding on the flats...