Round two started on the inside of the lid and bowl.
I'm pretty sure the previous owner never cleaned this grill.
It had stalagmites hanging from the lid that were about 1/2" in length and the rest was 1/8" thick.
I wished I had taken a picture of the bowl with the grates out.
Build up was very thick, especially under the burner tube. The tube was also full of ash.
I'm not done yet but it is coming along.
Several questions.
Anyone have a different solution for the lid bail roller? I think I remember reading that they all seam to melt.
The lid vent and the sweeper had so much build up under them the they don't seal to well. They seam sprung.
I'm not to worried about the sweep but any ideas for the lid vent? Can the rivet be drilled out and replaced after tweaking the vent?
I wished I would have weighed the lid before I cleaned it. Probably lost a couple of pounds.
Only complaint after cleaning it, it had a perfect fit and was like closing the door on a Lincoln.
A nice thunk when put the lid on. It sounds kind of tinny now.
I guess I will have to build up some more of my own seasoning.