Well, I am still working on the grate but I did get some new hardware and put it back together.
Lid rollers - the one on the right was the one that didn't turn since it was melted into the nut. Fixed it up and sanded it down. I added an extra washer that should minimize this in the future. The both spin well now.
Compare the before and after with the lid open.
Before
After
Couple of pics of assembled kettle
I ordered a couple of handles from Brian to put on the lid. Doesn't seem right not to dress her ip a bit
I hope to get the cooking grate in shape for cooking by next weekend. It is looking pretty good, but I want to work on it some more.
Mike