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Title: In search of lead vent.
Post by: Al b que on May 22, 2019, 02:46:01 PM
Long time since last post. Anyway I'm searching for a lid vent for non patent Bar B Q kettle small tab. The one on my Texan spins like a roulette wheel and beat all to crap. Thanks in advance for any help.

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Title: Re: In search of lead vent.
Post by: JEBIV on May 23, 2019, 03:29:57 AM
? if your going to have to remove it to replace it why not remove and reshape it then rerivet back on ?
Title: Re: In search of lead vent.
Post by: Al b que on May 23, 2019, 04:17:05 AM
I was trying to get some scratches out and almost sanded away the L in the e. Thought of that just one in better shape would look better.

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Title: Re: In search of lead vent.
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on May 23, 2019, 05:50:12 AM
It looks like its lifted off the lid a little bit, instead of cutting it off or beating on it with a hammer...try CPR.

Place the lid on a solid surface like a table top or wood work bench. (Some place that won't rash the rim especially)
Put both hands over the vent and give it a push down, gently at first then push harder if the metal don't flex the first time.
Test the vent after every pump.
Title: In search of lead vent.
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 23, 2019, 05:58:15 AM
If you plan on using it frequently, smoke and grease will seal it up. My wsm lid vent was lifted, flat, and spun like a top. After several cooks, it's tight from grease and air tight enough to shut down the coal.

Yours doesn't look as bad as mine.


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Title: Re: In search of lead vent.
Post by: Al b que on May 23, 2019, 06:21:27 AM
Will give that a try Hellfire. Just pisses me off cuz half of the E is missing

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