new lid bale

[Golly]

does the new lid bale fit the old lid bale placement holes in the kettle?

[1911Ron]

In my uninformed mind it would cost them time and money to retool the line, i think that the bail is larger with the same holes in the bowl.

[GregS]

i have to measure that for you guys.  i'm sorry i haven't so far i know everyone wants to know this. 

[Hogsy]

C'mon Greg we're waiting..... You know how important these issues are!!!!😃

[GregS]

i know i know.  i've been slacking.

i saw something shiny and my eyes got glazed over today.


i call it "buckie's trophy". 

within three hours time you will have pics with tape measure visible. 

[GregS]

ok, the internal measurement on both my older MT and SS Perf have the holes for the hood bale at approx 18 1/4-1/2 inches apart inside the bowl. 

the internal measurement on the new perf is approx 17 1/8 apart. 

i'm not sure what the bale measurements on the newer plastic table top versions but i would guess they'd be the 18 1/4-1/2 measurement. 

[SixZeroFour]

I bet it would still fit! Excellent info once again - thanks Greg

[blackdog043]

I wonder if weber customer service will let you order one? They will probably tell you it won't fit an older style.

[GregS]

you're welcome six.  also, my measurement is directly across the inner part of the kettle, across the top of the grilling surface, not around the kettle on the outside.

[weirleigh]

I am sure it can be made to fit the older kettles but since it sounds like the holes for the bale are further towards the back on the new models I wonder if that is the reason the lid sets straight up and out of the way .  Someone will be trying it as soon as they become available I sure, hope it works like the pictures we have seen because I love the idea of the lid sitting that far back out of the way.