I'm finishing up a restore on a buddy's green AD Performer (am I right to call this a 2nd generation? It's the kind with a thermoset table and gray frame and faceplates).
Seems like the brass threads where the 1lb propane tank connects to the regulator are bunged up... it's quite difficult to get the threads started, and every half revolution it gets really hard to turn. Visual inspection suggests that the starting threads are quite flat.
I'm thinking that I could replace that female brass connection, since it's shaped like a nut on the outside and must be a standard kind of connection. But Weber will only sell the whole hose, regulator, and brass connection assembly for $30, claiming that they want to ensure that the connection is airtight. I've made plenty of natural gas connections, so I'm not too worried about that (but please tell me if I should be!) and was wondering if anyone could give me some guidance with this issue. Is there a simple fix?
Thanks!