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It came with two sets of grated. This set which is cast iron. I’ll probably throw them in the fire pit to get them cleaned up. I don’t recall seeing cast iron grates for a Weber. Are they OEM or third party?

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Then there were these other cheaply stamped grates that I’ll toss.
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The manifold looks great.
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I’m having trouble removing the last burner tube. I did spray penetrating oil but no go. I know you don’t turn the screw and that it acts as a guide but yet I can’t pull it out. Any advice? I’ll search the forums more.
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Samuel Sandoval said:
Bill if that Grease tray is as good as it appears to be, you have a winner there. That alone is a deal breaker.
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Yes, the porcelain tray is in good shape as well as the rails. The grease pan holder is shot which is common but fortunately, it's easily replaceable.

I have Weberitis. This is my third 1xxx pickup. They're all sitting in my shed waiting for me to rehab.
 
Looks like a score. Only problem I see is the missing swing table which includes the support rod and plastic slider. But, they are not impossible to find.
I would guess that to be a mid 90's Genesis. Did you find the serial number sticker under or on the end of the control panel?

For the burner, I use a large flat tip screw driver. Try to wedge it in between the end of the burner tube and the cook box and pry the tube loose.
 
Oh, yes, CI grates are common on the older Genesis grills. Usually when you see the stamped steel once, they are replacements.
I am not sure, but I don't think Weber put the cheap stamped steel grates on Genesis grills back then. They are just the cheapest replacements available and what people choose a lot when their CI grates are toast.
 
Larry, many times I have the back and front burners "Stuck" in place after removing the manifold. It took more than simple pulling on the other end to get them out. I just inserted a wide flat tip screw driver between the end and cook box and twisted and rocked it back and forth until the tube loosened up under the screw. Then I could pull it out.
 
I believe the cast iron grates you picked up are my favorite original Weber OEM cast iron. I believe these were an upgrade and perhaps a special item included on some grills sold by certain vendors including Home Depot back in the day.

In my observation they have no coating on them. If you are patient with a cup brush on a grinder you can get them back to raw cast iron.

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Then, its like a frying pan: Careful seasoning and continual coating with oil.

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Whether that is worth it to you when you can go with thick stainless rods and get similar results is a personal thing. I have a special love for cast iron, but NOT the newer kind you see on Weber and other products where it has been coated with porcelain. Doomed to start peeling off the grates and on to your food🤢...

I readily admit that taking care of cast iron is a pain, but for one or two grills it is worth it to me. My plan now that I live in the Midwest is to take mine inside during the winter season to keep them dry and ready for spring.

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Hey, did anyone notice my steaks aren't upside down now?!!!!:smilekettle:
 
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Good job Jon. I don't know how you ever got along cooking sideways on your grill.

You are not going to give up on grilling during the winter are you?
 
Oh no! In fact, I lived in a condominium in the Chicago area for one winter and I used to brush off the snow and fire up the el cheapo grill my roommate had out on the balcony. I also grilled all year on my deck when we lived in Asheville. But, I would probably favor a grill with stainless rods for winter use. For any grills with cast iron that I don't use in the winter I hope to find a safe spot for the grates to hibernate. Maybe take them out for a special mid winter grilling. :coolkettle:
 
Jon Tofte said:
Oh no! In fact, I lived in a condominium in the Chicago area for one winter and I used to brush off the snow and fire up the el cheapo grill my roommate had out on the balcony. I also grilled all year on my deck when we lived in Asheville. But, I would probably favor a grill with stainless rods for winter use. For any grills with cast iron that I don't use in the winter I hope to find a safe spot for the grates to hibernate. Maybe take them out for a special mid winter grilling. :coolkettle:
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Jon, I always grill something on New Years Day to start things off right. Maybe you could Christen in the new year on the CI grates. Hopefully it is better that 2020! 🎉
 
Oh, you were talking about the CI grates specifically....not the grill overall. OK, gotcha
 
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