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[gchism]

Hi everyone,

I am brand new to this site and can't thank you all enough for the previous info on here. I rescued an old BBQ 075 from a friend. It's rough, but after seeing the restoration stuff on here, I am tackling it! One thing that I can not figure out is that there is no drain on this thing? I have found pics and confirmed the model through Traeger support, however, all of the similar ones I have seen have the drain with the bucket. Anyone know if they ever were made without one?

Thanks!

Garrett

[hughver]

I have a Traeger Select (BBQ 400) and the drain bucket hangs from the tube inside the cabinet.

[Bentley]

Can you find the serial number and confirm the year with Treager.  I know the early & mid 90's unit did not have the grease tray that emptied into a bucket.  It was simply a huge pan with a square opening in middle for combustion pot.  Can you post some pictures of inside and outside of the unit?

[Canadian John]

 
  If you can, photos of the pit would be of great help, not only for this query but could allow us to comment on things we see that you may wish to tackle @ some point or

 questions that may come about later.

  "The pot shouldn't call the kettle black" as I don't own a phone or a camera.

[gchism]

Will do when I get home... and agree.... pics would have been helpful!

And it does have that large tray with the square hole in the middle.

Thanks everyone, will upload tonight.

[Bentley]

Then you have a very Old Traeger!

[gchism]

Hi everyone and happy 4th!

Thanks for the patience...Long weekend at work. Added some pics. Spent about 8 hours cleaning. A LOT of grease/creosote/dust. My initial plan was to get it up and running with the new parts (so far- fire pot,  hot rod, new SS controller, new chimney/cap and repaired cord). After powerwashing, the exterior paint/coating? came off. No biggie... but inside, same thing. Made me pause regarding concern for the food. I think the answer is get to bare metal inside. Is that safe for food? Additional questions. Temp probe looks bent, is that normal? Would like to clean the motors/fans (A bit of grease and dust on them). Any tips/products for that? There was a mention of polishing the area where the auger goes. How does one do that? Tool? Technique? I hope the pics are helpful! Thanks again for all help and support!!

Garrett

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[gchism]

Sorry for the photos.. still learning how all this works. Here are a few more.

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[Canadian John]

 Great pics!  I'll give you my  on your questions.

 1/ For the outside until you refinish it. Simply coat it with mineral oil ((drug store) to retard rust formation. It will attract dust etc. It's easily maintained by wiping & reapplying an other thin coat of oil.

2/Bare metal inside safe for food. A lot of pits are bare metal inside*. There shouldn't be anything in the metal that should impart bad tastes or other. What I would just do just to make sure is to do  a burn off (highest heat) to rid the metal of anything that may have  managed to impermate the metal. Then coat the the inside with a light coat of cooking oil, heat to medium/325º for 30 to 45 min to season.

3/ Temp probe bent. Does not look normal to me. Should be 90º. If it works, leave it alone. To check it, immerse ~ 1/4 to 1/2 of the probe end into boiling water & see if the  reading is close to the boiling point of water in your location.

4/The motors. Just be careful with these shaded pole motors if you disassemble. Either take pics before or mark them so they aren't assembled so as to cause the motors to run in reverse... They will last a long time & start well when cold if you LIGHTLY oil the armature & bushings. I much prefer a light synthetic engine oil IE: 5W/30.0W/20.  The auger gearbox might appreciate fresh grease. Try & remove as much of the old dried up grease as you can. A N1 or 2 Lithium GP grease should work well.

5/ Polish where the auger goes. Not sure about this one. Could mean inside the auger tube If so. As long as the auger is free to turn, you are OK. The constant movement of pellets moving thru the auger assembly keeps polished. However- If there were pellets in the auger & water got to them, they would cake up. The auger would   be stuck. Another long story.

 To me it appears that you are off to a good start. Have fun.  * Gas & stainless

[Bentley]

Most units are painted inside.  I would not sweat that much.  You power washed away a lot of seasoning on the inside, but it will only take a few weeks to get back.  You could probably spray a Dawn infused water in to the fans, then I would hit the fan with a compressor if you have one.  Auger polishing, not for me.

I think the answer is get to bare metal inside. Is that safe for food? Additional questions. Temp probe looks bent, is that normal? Would like to clean the motors/fans (A bit of grease and dust on them). Any tips/products for that? There was a mention of polishing the area where the auger goes. How does one do that? Tool? Technique? I hope the pics are helpful! Thanks again for all help and support!!

[gchism]

Thanks everyone! Great info and I'll keep working at it and post updates!