Vent retainer screw

[Sammy Shuford]

What size is the hole for the vent retainer. I want to remove my vent, but not before I have a new screw in hand.

 

[AJ S.]

Not sure which vent you are talking about but on a regular kettle, the top and bottom vents are usually riveted in place. If you need to remove it, you can replace it with a 1/4 x 20 screw. I would use stainless steel. I think weber sells a replacemt vent and it shows a 5'8" long screw, flat washer and a cap nut.
Why are you replacing it? Is the vent loose?

Are you talking about hte "One Touch" on the bottom? If so, I have some more tips for you.
Just let us know.
AJ

 

[George Curtis]

use ss hardware. yep, i use 1/4 stuff. to lock in a nut, just hammer on the bolt threads a bit. it will jam the nut enough to move but hold its position.

 

[Noe]

AJ S, are you sure it shows a 5'8" long screw, that is 68 inches long, way to long, maybe 5/8" screw.

 

[George Curtis]

5/8

 

[Sammy Shuford]

Yes, the top vent.

1/4 by 20. Thanks

 

[AJ S.]

Noe said, <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">AJ S, are you sure it shows a 5'8" long screw, that is 68 inches long, way to long, maybe 5/8" screw. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Like all men, I like to exxagerate on size!