E code 18.5

[Walchit]

Picked up this E code a couple days ago, its not in the best shape, needs a bottom cooking grate and a charcoal grate, and could use a new handle.

The age guide says they switched to aluminum door and legs in 83-84. This one has the aluminum parts.

Thanks for looking, I will post more pics if I ever get time to clean her up

[dogman]

Man, you are really harvesting some grate stuff!

[Walchit]

I wish I could have got this one cheaper, but I didn't want to end up missing out on it. Paid 90

[Mike in Roseville]

Still a solid deal. That thing is going to be a great cooker!

[Walchit]

My other one works really good, how does everyone else run their vents? I've had a hard time getting it over 225 with all vents open. I'm not sure how accurate my probe is but its somewhat close. If I crack the lid I can get up to 275. If I ever find a cheap newer one I will probably add another vent and a hinge, but I don't really wanna put holes in either of these that I have

[Mike in Roseville]

I have no problem getting that thing has hot (or not) as I want. Lots of tricks you can do...more lit coals (but not too many) for starters. I'll usually leave all the bowl vents open until I get close to temp...then I start closing them down slowly until I can keep it steady.

The 18 doesn't really need a hinge IMHO. The 22 on the other hand absolutely does.

[Walchit]

Somewhere to sit the lid would be nice, I've been bringing out the jumbo Joe, then putting the midsection and lid on it while I light the coals. Then use it to sit the lid on when I'm taking the meat off the grill.
A lid bale type of thing would be nice