Title: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 22, 2018, 11:08:57 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 22, 2018, 11:08:57 AM
Picked up my first red head today. 18.5 ei. code. Going to tackle the inside this weekend. Any tips on rusted one touch bolts? WD-40 remove some of the rust?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/13a50183a28fcb2e1b2cf6120f77b082.jpg)
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: CatskillSmoker on January 22, 2018, 11:15:45 AM
Post by: CatskillSmoker on January 22, 2018, 11:15:45 AM
Sweet Score. Congrats. Nice first post. Welcome to the club
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 22, 2018, 11:25:11 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 22, 2018, 11:25:11 AM
Nice score!!!
Is the OT unit salvageable? If so, do you have a torch? Can heat up the large "nut", thumbscrew, and handle. Then hold an ice cube on thumbscrew & handle (near nut). Parts should contract faster than nut. Spray with WD & let sit for day. If it's not salvageable, I'd just cut the handle rod flush with the nut (both sides). Little bit of light tapping & it'll pop right out.
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Is the OT unit salvageable? If so, do you have a torch? Can heat up the large "nut", thumbscrew, and handle. Then hold an ice cube on thumbscrew & handle (near nut). Parts should contract faster than nut. Spray with WD & let sit for day. If it's not salvageable, I'd just cut the handle rod flush with the nut (both sides). Little bit of light tapping & it'll pop right out.
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: kettlebb on January 22, 2018, 12:01:33 PM
Post by: kettlebb on January 22, 2018, 12:01:33 PM
WOW! Nice score.
Edit, "EI" not "E" code. Read that too fast.
Edit, "EI" not "E" code. Read that too fast.
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: RottiGuy on January 22, 2018, 12:17:17 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on January 22, 2018, 12:17:17 PM
very nice find!!
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: AnyThingGrilled on January 22, 2018, 12:50:17 PM
Post by: AnyThingGrilled on January 22, 2018, 12:50:17 PM
Let me know if you have any luck or tips, I've got the same problem but have no time to dig into it.
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 22, 2018, 01:00:21 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 22, 2018, 01:00:21 PM
my dream kettle ! great first red head ! i'd do what brewtown did but with liquid wrench , and let soak with reapplying for a couple days .
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 22, 2018, 02:42:25 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 22, 2018, 02:42:25 PM
Quote from: johnny 2 shack on January 22, 2018, 01:00:21 PMI'm a PB Blaster guy (best
my dream kettle ! great first red head ! i'd do what brewtown did but with liquid wrench , and let soak with reapplying for a couple days .
I've found so far), but have seen Liquid Wrench & wondered how it compares to others. I only recommended what I knew he had.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Cellar2ful on January 22, 2018, 02:50:59 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on January 22, 2018, 02:50:59 PM
I have used Liquid Wrench with great results. I would assume PB Blaster will work as well. After letting it soak overnight, gently tap the thumbscrew in alternating directions with a small hammer. Don't be in a hurry. It is the back and forth motion that will break the rust free from the last few threads. Once it starts moving they usually will come out pretty easily. The rod is usually tougher to break free. Use a center punch and hammer to drive it out. If it starts to move it will usually come out. Once the rod comes out, the whole assembly with the nut will drop out of the kettle. Then you can attempt to pry the individual blades apart with a very small screwdriver. This last step is usually not needed though.
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 22, 2018, 03:13:20 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 22, 2018, 03:13:20 PM
even better than liquid wrench is a 50/50 mix of atf and acetone , shake well .
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Craig on January 22, 2018, 04:14:55 PM
Post by: Craig on January 22, 2018, 04:14:55 PM
Nice looking '97!
HOLY GRAILS: 1950s era Black or Custom finish 18.5 or 22.5 Kettle, Brown Go Anywhere grill.
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 25, 2018, 11:52:12 AM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 25, 2018, 11:52:12 AM
let's see some after pics .
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 26, 2018, 01:42:41 PM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 26, 2018, 01:42:41 PM
Quote from: johnny 2 shack on January 25, 2018, 11:52:12 AMOn the process of cleaning her up now. Anyone got any tips on removing rust from one touch system?
let's see some after pics .
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: CatskillSmoker on January 26, 2018, 01:47:48 PM
Post by: CatskillSmoker on January 26, 2018, 01:47:48 PM
Evaporust
Title: My first redhead
Post by: nolch01 on January 26, 2018, 02:50:15 PM
Post by: nolch01 on January 26, 2018, 02:50:15 PM
+1 for the Evaporust once you get it off the kettle. This was a 1-1/2 day soak. I brushed everything a couple times with a toothbrush during that period. I oiled everything with flaxseed oil I use on my CI and baked it after a cook on one of my other kettles.
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 26, 2018, 04:09:49 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 26, 2018, 04:09:49 PM
or vinager and lemon juice . can't wait to see that beauty done , can't see any major chips on it .
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 27, 2018, 04:43:19 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 27, 2018, 04:43:19 AM
Quote from: johnny 2 shack on January 26, 2018, 04:09:49 PMBoys I present to you the new 21 year old in my life.... Jessica! She cleaned up well.
or vinager and lemon juice . can't wait to see that beauty done , can't see any major chips on it .
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: mhiszem on January 27, 2018, 04:56:08 AM
Post by: mhiszem on January 27, 2018, 04:56:08 AM
Great looking red 18!
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: hawgheaven on January 27, 2018, 04:57:18 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 27, 2018, 04:57:18 AM
Nice. Just friggin' nice...
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: nolch01 on January 27, 2018, 05:04:37 AM
Post by: nolch01 on January 27, 2018, 05:04:37 AM
Damm! That's one hot looking 21yr old redhead. We all need one of those.
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Kneab on January 27, 2018, 05:56:49 AM
Post by: Kneab on January 27, 2018, 05:56:49 AM
Nice job on the cleanup. Looks great.👍
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: JEBIV on January 27, 2018, 06:23:18 AM
Post by: JEBIV on January 27, 2018, 06:23:18 AM
Well Hellllooo Jessica, Yowser
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: kettlebb on January 27, 2018, 06:34:36 AM
Post by: kettlebb on January 27, 2018, 06:34:36 AM
Like Jessica Rabbit?
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 27, 2018, 06:43:52 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 27, 2018, 06:43:52 AM
Quote from: kettlebb on January 27, 2018, 06:34:36 AMGot it in one!
Like Jessica Rabbit?
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 27, 2018, 08:07:16 AM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 27, 2018, 08:07:16 AM
stunning ! and you named her , all out weberitis ! .
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AM
Post by: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AM
Wow!! That is impressive, to say the least. Grate job.
Outstanding first post. Welcome! BTW, where are you located in Canuck land ?? Just curious ...
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: AnyThingGrilled on January 27, 2018, 04:10:58 PM
Post by: AnyThingGrilled on January 27, 2018, 04:10:58 PM
You inspired me to work on my kettle, only problem is after further evaluation my ash sweep fins are shot! Is there a way that if I can salvage the assembly to retrofit the newer modern fins to the old assembly?
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:24:25 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:24:25 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AMOriginally Canadian but live in Ireland
Wow!! That is impressive, to say the least. Grate job.
Outstanding first post. Welcome! BTW, where are you located in Canuck land ?? Just curious ...
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:26:29 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:26:29 AM
Quote from: AnyThingGrilled on January 27, 2018, 04:10:58 PMMine was quite rusted but sanded it down a d works great. If the metal is crumbling then ya I'd suggest the new h style one touch.
You inspired me to work on my kettle, only problem is after further evaluation my ash sweep fins are shot! Is there a way that if I can salvage the assembly to retrofit the newer modern fins to the old assembly?
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: hawgheaven on January 28, 2018, 05:17:51 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 28, 2018, 05:17:51 AM
I remember my first redhead... and she was not a Weber... 8)
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Shoestringshop on January 28, 2018, 05:54:15 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on January 28, 2018, 05:54:15 AM
Quote from: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:24:25 AMQuote from: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AMOriginally Canadian but live in Ireland
Wow!! That is impressive, to say the least. Grate job.
Outstanding first post. Welcome! BTW, where are you located in Canuck land ?? Just curious ...
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Where in Ireland?
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: MacEggs on January 28, 2018, 07:06:33 AM
Post by: MacEggs on January 28, 2018, 07:06:33 AM
Quote from: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:24:25 AMQuote from: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AM
Wow!! That is impressive, to say the least. Grate job.
Outstanding first post. Welcome! BTW, where are you located in Canuck land ?? Just curious ...
Originally Canadian but live in Ireland
A redhead found in Ireland, eh ?!? ... Yeah, that's rare ... ::) :o ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 10:18:39 AM
Post by: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 10:18:39 AM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on January 28, 2018, 05:54:15 AMCounty ArmaghQuote from: Irish_canuck on January 28, 2018, 01:24:25 AMQuote from: MacEggs on January 27, 2018, 10:58:41 AMOriginally Canadian but live in Ireland
Wow!! That is impressive, to say the least. Grate job.
Outstanding first post. Welcome! BTW, where are you located in Canuck land ?? Just curious ...
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Where in Ireland?
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: Rub on January 28, 2018, 07:33:31 PM
Post by: Rub on January 28, 2018, 07:33:31 PM
Beauty, congrats!
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Title: Re: My first redhead
Post by: captjoe06 on January 29, 2018, 02:46:40 AM
Post by: captjoe06 on January 29, 2018, 02:46:40 AM
Great job! She's a beaut!