Problem with the base band

Joe Loadholtes

Hello fellow eggers.

 I just replaced the gagskets on my large BGE, and now when I try to tighten the ring back, this is the bottom ring, it rides up.

I have tried to hold it down wioth 2 1 x 4s but when we take the pressure off the board, the bottom rides up.

I have not tried the top ring yet, thinking I would do the bottom first.

 I removed the springs before I took the rings off, as I did not want to warp them.

When I had the rings off, I cleaned the egg in the slots where the band would go.

 What are your thoughts and or advice.

BTW, I have been cooking on this egg since 2000, and did have to replace the rings about 4 years ago as I had warped them.

Thanks,

Joe

nolaegghead

I'd try putting the top ring on first, then the springs, then do the bottom.

Joe Loadholtes

OK, I'll give it a try in the am.

Thanks....................

nolaegghead

I always just leave the springs on the whole time.  As long you don't pull the top off, it's not going to reverse bear-trap on ya.