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Replacing Weber Lead Plugs
I will need to replace a few lead plugs on some 40IDA’s. I’ve read and searched the forum including Paul’s site but have a few clarifying questions. Using .177 BB gun pellets, do you use the mushroom type, I think the BB’s only come in steel. I haven’t found lead BB’s. If the mushroom type are to be used, does the open end go in first and you would then punch the tip end of the pellet?
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12-25-2018, 10:27 AM
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Lead pellets, not BBs. Head is placed over opening, peen with small hammer or flat ended punch and then trim flashing from opening of gallery with a steel rod that has a spherical end (grind end of 3/13" dia rod or #10 bolt, etc.).
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12-25-2018, 12:28 PM
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Paul, I’m having trouble understanding the trim flashing with rod that has a spherical end. Would you have a picture by any chance. Thanks
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12-26-2018, 04:38 AM
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I'll post photos tomorrow.
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12-26-2018, 08:23 AM
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 Image shows use of flat-ended punch to deform lead plug into gallery. Use tweezers to position plug & then use flat-ended punch to stabilize plug while peening plug into orifice.  Once plug has been deformed into opening; a spherical or rounded-end punch may be used to trim excess lead from opening and create a nice, finished look. This punch can be a 3/16" diameter rod with the end shaped on your grinder. Last edited by 1QuickS; 12-28-2018 at 08:05 AM.. |
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12-27-2018, 02:27 PM
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Thanks Paul, much appreciated. A picture is worth a 1000 words.
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