So, this may have already been discussed if it was I apologize this is new to me.
This is my first exposure to a truly old kettle so as I have been looking at this thing it seems that the cooking rack sits lower in the kettle than the newer ones.
So I got out my tape measure to take a look see.
Observe OLDIE
Measurement about 2 7/8 inches
'99 Master-Touch (my sweetheart)
Measurement about 2 inches maybe slightly more.
Anyway, something new to me just thought I would pass it along.