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Foster Dahlet

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daisy wheel vent question
« on: April 08, 2021, 12:53:50 PM »
I received new daisy wheels to replace the 3 missing DWs on a mid 70's red MBH that I acquired.  The small stopper tabs (?) that protrude upward into the bowl do not line up with the notches that are in the bowl holes, preventing me from fully closing the vents. Solutions?  Grind them off?  Also, anyone know where I can purchase appropriate sized black pushnuts?  I can only find white at the local hardware stores.  I need them for the MBH and an N code OTP.  To purchase a set of 3 is fine online, until $7+ is added to the shipping.
« Last Edit: April 08, 2021, 12:59:30 PM by Foster Dahlet »
I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

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michaelmilitello

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2021, 01:32:02 PM »
I had the same issue with replacement vents on a small tab original.  I just ground off the extra tabs with the dremel.  Leave one, of course.  Worked fine. 


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Foster Dahlet

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2021, 04:13:38 PM »
I had the same issue with replacement vents on a small tab original.  I just ground off the extra tabs with the dremel.  Leave one, of course.  Worked fine. 


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Thank you.  As I suspected.  Will do. 

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I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

2019 Black 26" OKP; 2015 Black 22" OKP; 2004 Black SJP; mid 70's Statesman; mid 70's Gourmet, 2017 Black CGA; 2000 Black GGA;

Foster Dahlet

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2021, 04:14:48 PM »
I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

2019 Black 26" OKP; 2015 Black 22" OKP; 2004 Black SJP; mid 70's Statesman; mid 70's Gourmet, 2017 Black CGA; 2000 Black GGA;

AZ2FL

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2021, 07:29:39 AM »
Black 3/8” push nut on Amazon (25 pack)


https://www.amazon.com/Palnut-Fasteners-137018002-C60008-375-805-Decorative/dp/B07HZ9ZXWJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=push+nuts+3%2F8&qid=1617926807&s=industrial&sprefix=Push+Nuts&sr=1-8
Ordered. Thank you.  Also, now I'll have a bunch of free push nuts to send out to WKC members. 

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I ordered a 25 packs of the 3/8” push nuts. Amazon sent a 10 pack of 5/8” push nuts. Someone placed the correct 3/8” label on 5/8” push nuts.

Amazon said keep the 5/8” nuts and are shipping a second 3/8” package. I’ll know in a couple of days if I have 20 5/8” push nuts ...lol

bladz

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2021, 02:00:44 PM »

Black 3/8” push nut on Amazon (25 pack)


https://www.amazon.com/Palnut-Fasteners-137018002-C60008-375-805-Decorative/dp/B07HZ9ZXWJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=push+nuts+3%2F8&qid=1617926807&s=industrial&sprefix=Push+Nuts&sr=1-8
Ordered. Thank you.  Also, now I'll have a bunch of free push nuts to send out to WKC members. 

Sent from my LM-X420 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app

I ordered a 25 packs of the 3/8” push nuts. Amazon sent a 10 pack of 5/8” push nuts. Someone placed the correct 3/8” label on 5/8” push nuts.

Amazon said keep the 5/8” nuts and are shipping a second 3/8” package. I’ll know in a couple of days if I have 20 5/8” push nuts ...lol

[emoji848] hmmmm.....seems the same has just happened to me!



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Foster Dahlet

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2021, 02:49:44 PM »
Black 3/8” push nut on Amazon (25 pack)


https://www.amazon.com/Palnut-Fasteners-137018002-C60008-375-805-Decorative/dp/B07HZ9ZXWJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=push+nuts+3%2F8&qid=1617926807&s=industrial&sprefix=Push+Nuts&sr=1-8
Ordered. Thank you.  Also, now I'll have a bunch of free push nuts to send out to WKC members. 

Sent from my LM-X420 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app

I ordered a 25 packs of the 3/8” push nuts. Amazon sent a 10 pack of 5/8” push nuts. Someone placed the correct 3/8” label on 5/8” push nuts.

Amazon said keep the 5/8” nuts and are shipping a second 3/8” package. I’ll know in a couple of days if I have 20 5/8” push nuts ...lol
Yep.  Same thing happened to me.  The mfg's bag says 5/8.  Some schlub in the warehouse slapped a 3/8 label on the bag for procurement.  Oh, well.  I wound up paying 16 bucks for 3 push nuts.  Sucks, but I didn't want to try again with the same purchase.

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I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

2019 Black 26" OKP; 2015 Black 22" OKP; 2004 Black SJP; mid 70's Statesman; mid 70's Gourmet, 2017 Black CGA; 2000 Black GGA;

AZ2FL

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Re: daisy wheel vent question
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2021, 04:29:42 PM »
I’ll keep reordering, until Amazon gets it right or refunds my money. A few years ago I ordered a fuel/water separator for my boat. It took them three times to send the correct item.

Cheers

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« Last Edit: April 18, 2021, 04:34:11 PM by AZ2FL »