Replacing grate straps

[mhiszem]

I got a MBH red 22" recently for $15. When I went to pick it up I realized it was missing the grate strap in one of the locations. Has anyone had any recent success with replacing them? There's a lot of porcelain pop too so if welding is required it wouldn't be ruining a perfect kettle.

[Cellar2ful]

I assisted @1spacemanspiff in replacing grate straps on a tabbed bowl from a Sequoia cart.  You just need to find/have a donor bowl to source the grate straps.  Here is a link to the thread with photos of the process.               (*Disclaimer - I did not do the welding. I have a "guy")

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=46246.msg457788#msg457788

[AZ2FL]

@mhiszem

I fabricated my own grate straps with 1018 steel. I used a 8-32 x 1/2" SS pan head screw, washers and nut to attach to the bowl. This requires drilling a small hole in the kettle.

See attached pictures.


I have a donor grate strap that was removed from a 22" kettle. It's been cleaned up and ready for installation. I can drop it in the mail if you'd like me too

Cheers




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[mhiszem]

@AZ2FL PM sent!


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[TXFlyGuy]

Are there no part numbers for straps? Can you not order these, or do you have to find a donor bowl?

[AZ2FL]

Are there no part numbers for straps? Can you not order these, or do you have to find a donor bowl?

I've never seen a part number, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Donor kettle or fabricate your own.