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jerry (Golfingfool)
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2001 - 8:16 pm:
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richard,
i have emailed you guys two times and have had no response so i will post my problem here and maybe you can respond.
Jerry Yee here. How goes it? I have the black custom #7 with gas. There are a couple of things that are bothering me and I thought I'd let you know to see if anything can be done about it.
Everytime I lift up the top and set it down I get some very annoying squeaks. I have tried greasing the rods, oiling it and have not had any luck.
The gas fixture (small box with black knob) where you turn on the gas is already rusted. Any suggestions?
It seems as though I did not get the updated stainless bands. I thought when we spoke awhile ago as to the delay of the completition of the K, I could have swore you said part of the delay was because you were going to put the new updated bands on the K. That they were due in and that's what was taking so long. |
Emmett Hines (Emmett)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 9:15 am:
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On the squeaks - remove the springs from the bottom of the tubes and grease (not oil) them. I did mine about 6 months ago and they are still silent. |
djm5x9 (Djm5x9)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 9:25 am:
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Just want to echo Emmett's comments. Use some food grade grease (white, non-petroleum based) or something similar if possible. |
Emmett Hines (Emmett)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 9:32 am:
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Why food grade grease as opposed to good old MP grease that lurks in nearly every garage in america? |
djm5x9 (Djm5x9)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 10:27 am:
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Emmett:
To eliminate deck or patio stains caused by the combination of a hot cook and a hot summer day causing the grease to become fluid and possibly drip. A good auto parts store has white grease also.
I have gotten use to using white food grade grease on my sausage stuffer gears and an automotive grade white grease on my tiller. Not as messy and I notice a little better performance, especially on the tiller. |
Emmett Hines (Emmett)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 1:44 pm:
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I think the lithium based MP grease needs to get upwards of a handful of hundreds of degrees to liquify. I've been using mine in Houston heat with HOT cooks (some have referred to them as smelting) and all the grease has stayed put. |
jerry (Golfingfool)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 7:01 pm:
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is it best to remove the springs when the lid is up? looks like it might be difficult to remove when the lid is down because of limited space from bottom of rod to the ground. any thoughts? |
djm5x9 (Djm5x9)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 7:35 pm:
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Emmett:
You are probably correct and I could just being my usual "kitchen anal" self. If it works and gives no problems, carry on!
Jerry:
Much easier to remove the springs when the pressure is released, lid up it is. |
Steve Sanders (Hungrychief)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 8:43 pm:
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I used white lithium grease on my springs, the kind in a spray can. Quieted them right down, but noticed I had to tighten the screws down to keep the lid up. Any comments on using this to lubricate the threads on the top damper, or should I use foor grade grease? If it's the latter, where does one obtain it? |
djm5x9 (Djm5x9)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 8:54 pm:
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Steve:
Use vegetable or olive oil on the top damper. |
Squeaky springs on my custom #7