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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2023, 03:31:27 PM »
I want less smoke. I’m not sure it makes sense saying that out loud. It’s the only way I’ll get to buy a nice new recteq
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2023, 01:28:22 PM »
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2023, 01:49:48 PM »
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.
Dang it. Retrofit time. I am positive there is an ingenious redneck fix out there.
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2023, 05:06:53 PM »
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.
Did you try Amazon and Evilbay?
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2023, 05:20:13 PM »
What is the dimensions of the muffin fan. Post up a picture of what you are looking for.

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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2023, 07:55:21 AM »
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.
Did you try Amazon and Evilbay?

Yes, and then some.
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2023, 08:11:32 AM »
What is the dimensions of the muffin fan. Post up a picture of what you are looking for.

4” on center screw holes. 110v and there’s a gasket where it mounts to the combustion chamber.





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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2023, 08:29:00 AM »
have you tried Grainger or johnston supply

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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2023, 09:27:11 AM »
I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.

another source.

https://www.grainger.com/category/motors/ac-motors/hvac-ac-motors/c-frame-hvac-ac-motors

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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #26 on: July 05, 2023, 09:30:55 AM »
I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.

I ordered that one because I might be an idiot and not be able to figure out how to get the fan blade off of the existing motor. This one comes with new fan blades too.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #27 on: July 05, 2023, 09:49:22 AM »
I've found pellet brand makes a lot of difference in the amount of smoke and the flavor of the smoke. Traeger brand pellets seems to be the least smokey on all fronts.

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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #28 on: July 05, 2023, 10:34:44 AM »
I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.

I ordered that one because I might be an idiot and not be able to figure out how to get the fan blade off of the existing motor. This one comes with new fan blades too.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V

My GMG has a 12v power supply inline with the cord.  Some folks have mounted this up in the control box making it look like the grill is powered 120v.  Is this the case with yours or is it really a 120v fan motor?
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Re: Restoring/cleaning up a GMG pellet smoker
« Reply #29 on: July 05, 2023, 11:24:54 AM »
I'm was just going off the 2nd photo that jackalope posted. It says 110V but I'm not an expert.

 


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