Mechanical issue with oki joe highlandr

[cansmoke]

I now have a side vent that has one setting - closed . No matter what i do. Any suggestions?

 

[dcecil]

I had a similar issue. The nut came loose on the damper. Check that and see that’s your problem.

 

[cansmoke]

Have to try something before mext cook .it works fine when cold but as warms up, self closing option kicks in. I have a trowel holding vent open

 

[gmc2003]

Sounds like a hammer and a piece of wood are in order. Gently tap the vent open when she closes.

Chris

 

[Smokin66]

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• Smokin66
• Jun 10, 2018

Pork tri tip

easy Fix. Just Smoked a porkTri Tip On my OK Joe Highlander smoker....

 

[dcecil]

Have to try something before mext cook .it works fine when cold but as warms up, self closing option kicks in. I have a trowel holding vent open

That’s funny you have a hand trowel. When I was using my OKJ I had a mini hand saw sitting on my fire box for the same use lol

 

[dcecil]

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• Smokin66
• Jun 10, 2018

Pork tri tip

easy Fix. Just Smoked a porkTri Tip On my OK Joe Highlander smoker....

Glad you got it handled. Tri Tip looks excellent Happy smokin

 

[lectro88]

I had some problem. My Fix.
bought 2 flat stainless steel washers and 1 lock washer.
put 1 flat inside and 1 outside along with lock washer outside.
No more troubles for me.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

I've had to tighten that nut a couple of times but it has been fine for the last couple of months. I may try the mentioned flat and lock washer combo for a more permanent fix. Glad you are back up and running.

George