Older model One-touch cleaning system

[vader06]

What is the part number on the old cleaning system?   I would like to check my local Ace Hardware.

[addicted-to-smoke]

Before I even use any grill in which I've put a NOS sweeper assembly in, I'll pitch that thumb screw and either install a 1/2 long stainless bolt, or even better perhaps, a 1/2 grade 8 bolt. Less chance it will break and you can put a socket wrench on it to loosen should it start to rust.

Mike that seems like a great idea. The thumbscrew and whatever of the original design is what's keeping me from snatching up one of the remaining old-style sweeper assemblies.

[pbe gummi bear]

I used a ss bolt and also a thin coating of anti seize compound so it won't freeze up with rust.

[addicted-to-smoke]

What is the part number on the old cleaning system?   I would like to check my local Ace Hardware.

Wouldn't a retailer know it by the Weber model number instead of the Weber part number?

As the first two posts here show:
7409 = just the sweeper assembly
3617 = sweeper assembly + a few extra stuff you probably don't need

I just now popped for one of the remaining 3617 sets. Ed Young True Value in New York, selling through Amazon now has only a couple left. $20.49 shipped. Not a fantastic price but I'm thinking I might use the extra stuff for something else.

[Craig]

This might seem silly, but I disassemble my OT sweepers at least once a season to keep the thumbscrew from seizing up.

[vader06]

I picked up two 7409 cleaning systems today at my local Ace Hardware for 14.99 each.  One for my current Performer rebuild project and one backup.

[ClubChapin]

Found the 3617 ($8.99) and 7409 ($19.90) here:
http://www.grillparts.com/weber/silver_b.asp?product_id=3617
http://www.grillparts.com/weber/categorylist.asp?product_id=7409

Are these stainless?