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Help with stripped bolt/nut that holds bands together. XL BGE (SEE PIC)
nutshellml
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Hi all, So I needed to adjust my XL BGE lid as it had an underbite, when loosing in top band bolt it stripped. I may have tried to tighten it tight, but I have noticed when having the egg at high temperatures for long period it naturally gets out of wack. How tight generally do you tighten this bolt?
Any idea where I can get this? It would have to have the small square on the bolt to lock into the hinge.
Any idea where I can get this? It would have to have the small square on the bolt to lock into the hinge.
Northern Jersey
XL BGE | XL Adjustable Rig Combo | CyberQ | Maverick 733
XL BGE | XL Adjustable Rig Combo | CyberQ | Maverick 733
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Northern Jersey
XL BGE | XL Adjustable Rig Combo | CyberQ | Maverick 733 -
When I had to refurbish my large that had been neglected by previous owner, I went to fastenal and was able to source all the band screw hardware, including the acorn nuts
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It's just a carriage bolt (5/16-18TPI to be exact), they are a dime a dozen at most hardware stores (ask for gr.5). I believe the torque on the large is 10ft./lbs not sure if its the same on the XL but likely. Most don't have as many issues with band slippage on the XL vs. the L where it happens a lot and it is kind of just something you live with, unless you buy the new style bands (again on the L not XL) The bolts will be bent when tightened properly
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What you're looking for is called a carriage bolt.XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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Thanks, i'll swing by local Ace hardware in hopes they have loose bolts.Northern Jersey
XL BGE | XL Adjustable Rig Combo | CyberQ | Maverick 733 -
nutshellml said:Thanks, i'll swing by local Ace hardware in hopes they have loose bolts.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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They only had gr.2. Should work for quick fix while I wait for gr 5 or BGe to send me out oneNorthern Jersey
XL BGE | XL Adjustable Rig Combo | CyberQ | Maverick 733
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