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Picked up a used 22.5 Kettle-rusted baffles


 
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Chip

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Hi
I just picked up a used 22.5 Silver from a friend who upgraded to a Performer. The old grill I have has rusted out baffles where the charcoal is cleaned out. My question is do I really need to replace this or is it a nice to have?

Thanks
Chip
 
If you're talking about the one touch system to clean the bowl and regulate temps I would replace it. Shouldn't cost much and it will be easier to control and maintain the temps in your kettle. If its salvageable then just clean it up with some SOS pads or fine steel wool.
 
Hi All,
I tried to remove the rusted out and the thumbscrew broke off. Should I just drill it out or is there an easier way to get it off. Plus, I don't want to ruin anything by drilling.

Thanks
Chip
 
The solution seems to be to remove the handle in whatever way possible. Some people are able to twist it back and forth and muscle it out. Some have used Liquid Wrench lubricating oil to loosen that connection. Some have resorted to using a hacksaw to cut off both sides of the handle as close as possible to the hub. The washer may have also rusted to the hub, but a careful hammer blow should loosen that. Then the whole assembly will come right out.

The replacement One-Touch System is only $11.99 on Amazon and not much more at most hardware stores that carry Weber products.

Regards,
Chris
 
Hi Chris,
The handle broke of too. I can get what left to spin around by putting a wrench on the big nut on the bottom. I'll try the gentle bang with a hammer.

Thanks for your input.
 
The handle usually passes all the way through the hub, so you need to remove any parts sticking out of either side of the hub in order to remove the washer and pull the hub out through the inside of the bowl. Think hacksaw, cutting wheel, grinding tool, etc.

Good luck,
Chris
 
Chris is right. A standard 4 1/2 inch grinder with a cutting disc (and VERY steady hands) will make quick work of the remaining rusted parts.
 
I usually use a hacksaw. Just cut the handle off flush with both sides of the hub, then give it a firm tap with the hacksaw handle.

And yes, that's definitely a part you'll be happy to have working properly.

(And if those sweepers have been out of commission for awhile, there may be an accumulation of grease and ash where the 3 arms sweep the bowl. Make sure you clean that up-- oven cleaner works best-- before you install the new sweeper assembly.)
 
I checked out the assembly instructions on line. It all makes sense now. Thanks for clearing that up.
Thanks for the tip Mike. I'll be sure to clean out the bowl.
 
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