I got lucky today and picked up a "ER" SSP Performer w/ gas assist for $25!
It's in pretty good shape but the lid vent is loose and flat. It doesn't have any curve to it and doesn't fit snug at all, like my other webers. I haven't come across this issue before and just wondering if the vent is supposed to have some curvature to it? I'm thinking it does and in this case, the previous owners kept pushing up on the vent handle eventually causing it to flatten out. So, can I just drill out the rivet and bend this back to shape? Or do I need a new one? What's the recommendation? Here's what the vent/damper looks like.
Also, the gas assist works and the tank is nearly full of propane. However, I don't believe anyone will refill these tanks now. I searched for a conversion, but it didn't seem like there was a clear option to convert to the small propane tanks. I'm wondering what most folks are doing now to convert. I know, many don't use the gas assist and I will not use either, but I want to give this performer to my son and he will probably want to use it.
Thanks!