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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: tattooedant on October 17, 2013, 03:33:06 PM
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Been busy representing the long island chapter of the WKC, and it was a good week of scores..
First up, my $15 MT in blue.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag64/tattooedant/Fall2013105_zpsddf52de0.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/tattooedant/media/Fall2013105_zpsddf52de0.jpg.html)
And then I got this from an old boy scout guy. An 18" WSM for $75.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag64/tattooedant/Fall2013104_zpsb7dbdbe2.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/tattooedant/media/Fall2013104_zpsb7dbdbe2.jpg.html)
I cleaned them up but I lost the daylight, so tomorrow for clean pics. Had to order up some new grates. Also, the door is now on correctly.
Question:
Can I just order the thermometer and bezel for the newer model 18"WSM and simply install it by drilling a hole? Anyone do this upgrade?
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What a great week, tattoo, congrats!
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Fantastic scores.....
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Well done! I'd love to find a blue M/T like that.
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Question:
Can I just order the thermometer and bezel for the newer model 18"WSM and simply install it by drilling a hole? Anyone do this upgrade?
Nice grabs! Yes, you can order them from Weber or e-replacements. I bought a few of them and put them on some kettles and my WSM shortly after I scored it.
FWIW, I prefer my door handle down so I know it's latched.
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w579/O_Glenn/P1000526_zps822df5d9.jpg)
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Question:
Can I just order the thermometer and bezel for the newer model 18"WSM and simply install it by drilling a hole? Anyone do this upgrade?
yes you can. when I upgraded Buddy, I got a thermo w/bezel from ereplacements.com.
here's a quick link. you can mix and match bezels w/thermos for the true factory effect or you can get the cheaper combo for the functionality.
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/search_result.php?q=weber%20smokey%20mountain%20thermometer
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I drilled my wsm. Worked well. Love it. Its just a wsm. Not a vintage kettle. I didn't drill the little tab I bent it over so it fit. Doesn't move at all once tightened well.
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I didn't drill the little tab I bent it over so it fit. Doesn't move at all once tightened well.
that's what I did for the tab on Buddy's thermo.
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Thanks for all the replies. Is there any spot on the grill that is better to install a thermometer? I can see some personal preference. Is the top more accurate of the temp of the the smoker? Do you want it closer to the meat that is cooking? Does it even friggin matter? Or is the thermo pen the way to go? Wondering what works for you folks.
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Great scores. Love the blue MT
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Nice scores! Already prepping the woman for a wsm. I have whiddled her down from "hell no!" To the ugly eye. That blue is nice.
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I didn't drill the little tab I bent it over so it fit. Doesn't move at all once tightened well.
that's what I did for the tab on Buddy's thermo.
I think I got the idea from you actually ;). If not it was here for sure.
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Great scores!!!
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Great finds. Really like the blue 18 1/2".
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I didn't drill the little tab I bent it over so it fit. Doesn't move at all once tightened well.
that's what I did for the tab on Buddy's thermo.
I guess I'm different then because I drilled out for the tab. 2 small holes maybe an 1/8" diameter (or smaller) next to each other then wobble the drill bit back-n-forth to connect the 2 holes into a slit. Pretty easy, actually, and you've already got the drill & bits out...
Is there any spot on the grill that is better to install a thermometer?
Mine was going into a OTG, so I just tried to mimic what Weber was doing on their lids. Figured they did some research on it so that works for me.
Great finds. Really like the blue 18 1/2".
Huh? Blue 18?
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I've added the bezel/lid thermo to one WSM and a couple of kettles. My little tip is to drill the main hole for the thermo first. I use a piece of masking tape to minimize the chance of chipping, but even more for the way you can mark out the second hole/slot... just press the thermo/bezel down tight to the lid, then pull back-- you'll have the little tab marked out with a neat little impression. Then you can drill out the second hole (or if you wanna get all fancy like Bman, the two holes that become a slot).
Congrats on the new scores! That old-school WSM looks especially sweet with its wood handle.
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I've added the bezel/lid thermo to one WSM and a couple of kettles. My little tip is to drill the main hole for the thermo first. I use a piece of masking tape to minimize the chance of chipping, but even more for the way you can mark out the second hole/slot... just press the thermo/bezel down tight to the lid, then pull back-- you'll have the little tab marked out with a neat little impression. Then you can drill out the second hole (or if you wanna get all fancy like Bman, the two holes that become a slot).
Congrats on the new scores! That old-school WSM looks especially sweet with its wood handle.
great idea! Who doesn't want to be like the Bman?!... ;D
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Nice grill sleuthing Tattoo, but i'm not sure I would drill into that lid. It looks like it's one of the first wsm's that was made. Maybe not a "C" code, but I would check to be sure you aren't drilling a piece of Wistory. ;)
Check with our resident WSM expert Harbormaster.
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Nice grill sleuthing Tattoo, but i'm not sure I would drill into that lid. It looks like it's one of the first wsm's that was made. Maybe not a "C" code, but I would check to be sure you aren't drilling a piece of Wistory. ;)
Check with our resident WSM expert Harbormaster.
I cannot find any vent code stamp on any of the vents.
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Good idea, Duke! That's worth checking out the date on that before altering it. Strange that you can't find a date stamp, though...
btw, in the photo you posted, the center section is upside-down. Which is actually a good way to store the smoker, since it will shed any rainwater or condensation that way.
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I think I got the idea from you actually ;). If not it was here for sure.
I cannot take credit for the idea. Not sure where I saw it, but I did not come up w/it.