Lid Therm Mod for Older WSM

[DirectDrive]

Remove the OEM locator tab



Bezel and Therm


Triangulate from handle strap 5"
Swing an arc from each side of handle strap
"X" marks the spot


Bit selection


UniBit cutter is "Sharpied" so that I stop BEFORE that cutter engages

Hole is started through the blue tape with a sharp 1/8" bit...NO CENTERPUNCH needed.
Go slowly, stay square (perpendicular) to lid and the tape will hold you on center.
You will get slight chipping but nothing catastrophic using a sharp UniBit (carefully).


Third hand (blue tape) is used while flat washer and wingnut are snugged up
Lightly snugged is all that's needed


Job Complete


Weber part numbers for this mod are...

Bezel #63027 (this is the low-pro smooth bezel)
Therm #63028 (correct "smoker scale" therm*)

*As opposed to "grill scale" (I want more detail in the smoker heat range)
This particular weber therm checked out against a Tel Tru so I believe it to be pretty accurate
It will be used for rough reference only and backed up by my Maverick ET-732

[Heyjude]

Nice work... Did you measure someone elses for the proper location?   

[DirectDrive]

Nice work... Did you measure someone elses for the proper location?   

Yep, I checked the new WSM's at the hardware store.
The WSM's and the kettles have their therms installed in that location.

This is for the low profile, smooth bezel/1-3/4" diameter therm combo.
I don't like the high profile, fluted bezels so I didn't bother checking any of those even though they are probably in the same location.

Next is a Maverick port.
I'll have to do another Tape Measure Black Ops Mission on the OEM location for that.
Code name, Operation Tape Measure.

[Heyjude]

Thanks! 

[pbe gummi bear]

Bravo! I used the same triangulate mission for my gas assist install. I'll make sure to add this to the tech reference library.

[crumbsnatcher]

Nice, clean mod DirectDrive. I like the OEM look.


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[5280Jeff]

Nice....think that would work on a 22 kettle lid?

[DirectDrive]

Nice....think that would work on a 22 kettle lid?

Yes, the basic procedure would work.
Although the #63028 therm would be incorrect for a grill.

I've done a kettle the same way and took the opportunity to upgrade to a Tel Tru therm.
I would have done a Tel Tru in the WSM mod but there is no Tel Tru in 1-3/4" dial face that is graduated in the "smoker range".
There is a 1-3/4" Tel Tru in "grill range" however, which is the BQ100 and that is what I used on my kettle.
Better than OEM....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-parts-reference/msg95499/#msg95499

[5280Jeff]

Nice....think that would work on a 22 kettle lid?

Yes, the basic procedure would work.
Although the #63028 therm would be incorrect for a grill.

I've done a kettle the same way and took the opportunity to upgrade to a Tel Tru therm.
I would have done a Tel Tru in the WSM mod but there is no Tel Tru in 1-3/4" dial face that is graduated in the "smoker range".
There is a 1-3/4" Tel Tru in "grill range" however, which is the BQ100 and that is what I used on my kettle.
Better than OEM....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-parts-reference/msg95499/#msg95499

Thank you that's exactly what I'm looking for.

[DirectDrive]

Nice....think that would work on a 22 kettle lid?

Yes, the basic procedure would work.
Although the #63028 therm would be incorrect for a grill.

I've done a kettle the same way and took the opportunity to upgrade to a Tel Tru therm.
I would have done a Tel Tru in the WSM mod but there is no Tel Tru in 1-3/4" dial face that is graduated in the "smoker range".
There is a 1-3/4" Tel Tru in "grill range" however, which is the BQ100 and that is what I used on my kettle.
Better than OEM....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-parts-reference/msg95499/#msg95499

Thank you that's exactly what I'm looking for.

You're most welcome.
bbqequipmentstore had the best deal that I could find on the BQ100.
The zip-tie spacers made the task of centering the therm and bezel automatic....recommended step.
The low-pro bezels are hard to find...you'll have to search around....ereplacement might have them.