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Title: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: Andyinlz on July 22, 2019, 03:16:05 PM

I am restoring a 1992 Genesis 1000 Redhead.

Mostly there...works well.

But, the propane weight-driven gauge is missing the stamped metal bracket that goes over the tank lip and secures it tightly with a wingnut.

This bracket (and wingnut) seem unobtanium....or my search skills suck...or both.

Any idea where I can find the clamping bracket and related wingnut?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: 56MPG on July 22, 2019, 03:22:33 PM

I never really understood why that is needed. The weight of the tank itself holds it good enough. Maybe theft prevention? Less is more...

Marty

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: Andyinlz on July 22, 2019, 03:24:47 PM

Understood.....until you move it across uneven terrain, the tank falls off, and tears the propane hose........

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: avega2792 on July 22, 2019, 07:50:16 PM

Either source it from a donor frame or fab one.

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: avega2792 on July 22, 2019, 07:51:45 PM

Keep an eye out for free or cheap grills. They pop up from time to time and are good for parts.

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: varekai on August 17, 2019, 07:53:12 PM

@Andyinlz , are you still looking for these parts?

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: Andyinlz on August 18, 2019, 04:54:28 AM

Actually, have them.

Weber sent me a new gauge, and the new parts fit perfectly.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: MTW524 on May 17, 2020, 01:48:52 PM

Quote from: Andyinlz on August 18, 2019, 04:54:28 AM

Actually, have them.

Weber sent me a new gauge, and the new parts fit perfectly.

Thanks.

Did they send you a complete new gauge for free? Mine seems to be working fine, but has a but of caked on rust on the internals. Wouldn't mind just getting a new one instead.

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Title: Re: Propane Gauge For 1992 Genesis 1000
Post by: Andyinlz on May 18, 2020, 08:19:15 PM

Yes.

Complete new gauge.

New style, but fits and works fine.