Questions About Casters

[Jon Tofte]

I have been doing a major reorganization of my mountain of mostly Weber parts, trying to get each type of part in one place.



I have quite a few casters (more than just above) and would like to ask this group for some help:

1) I have three different size casters. (See picture below.) The small one is for the Genesis x000 series grills. The large one is a 300 series Genesis caster. Does anyone know for sure what grill(s) the medium size caster is for?



2) Naturally, some of my old casters are partially or completely frozen.

I would be interested in any tips from members here who have had success redeeming these. Or maybe advice to give it up!

 

[Steve Hoch]

I can't identify the medium caster, but I would start with tossing any broken or non-functional casters.

 

[Bruce]

It think they are for Genesis Silver B's or at least some of them.

 

[LeeHarvey]

I believe the medium one is a 99241 - it’s what’s on my Genny, and it looks like a slightly larger version of the ones on my Performer. That’s a 6414, and I know for certain because I replaced them.

 

[Joe Anshien]

I wrote some time ago about rebuilding casters. Since Bruce aimed me to the really inexpensive replacements I have come to realize that the juice is not worth the squeeze. It was at best 50% successful and a lot of effort. Chuck the frozen ones.

 

[LMichaels]

One trick you can try. Simply input the part # to google. You will likely get a company/distributor site with reference to models they fit

 

[BPratt]

Medium casters are for late model silver/gold’s

The models with the thermometer in the center of the lid

 

[Jon Tofte]

Thanks guys! With an overflowing mountain of parts, it is getting easier to not bother with stuff that requires a lot of effort for minimal or even so-so return.

I tried to wirebush a corroded Weber kettle basket today. After too much effort to get rust off, I promptly bent it totally out of shape. It went into the scrap pile with its match that had already rusted completely through. I won’t clean any more of them unless they are still pretty decent and can be cleaned with just a grease remover and wiping.