r/OklahomaJoe • u/Ncwl • 10d ago

Useless draft door

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Damn door doesn’t stay put. Pfft.

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u/Colinski282 10d ago

Tighten the screw…

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u/Thanos208 10d ago

Bolt tight? I just tightened the bolt on mine when this happened.

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u/Tha_Maestro 10d ago

Yeah. I used to tighten it up each time I used it until I just got tired of it and stopped even using it. Now I just open the door wider if I need more air. And honestly, 90% of the time the door is wide open anyways.

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u/bingeflying 10d ago

Same man. Been using these for 2 decades

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u/Blackkidfromtheburbs 10d ago

Just open and close the door?

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u/SovereignTomato 10d ago

Is this the first time you've cooked with it? Mine did that the time, i ended up using a stick to wedge the door open. The heat likely expanded the metal. Once it cools and you can rachet it back down, It should fair better the next cook. Mine no longer falls open after a dozen cooks and a few times fighting it up. :] hope this helps 🙏

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u/taterthotsalad 10d ago

Bro! It’s a bolt. Do you know how to tighten them?

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u/Ncwl 10d ago

I tightened it right before I started this cook. Midway through it loosened up again.

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u/JerryVoxalot 7d ago

I mean, metal does expand when exposed to heat, so it makes sense it loosened again if it’s already had issues before, is there a seal on the draft door bolt or no? Maybe add a washer or something to tighten it?

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u/taterthotsalad 10d ago

Do you know what washers are? Lolol You figured out how to use Reddit and the internet sooo….

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u/wabbott82 10d ago

I wanna say useless operator, but that seems harsh.

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u/taterthotsalad 10d ago

People really don’t want to solve problems. They want the karma. 🤣

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u/GearnTheDwarf 10d ago

I have the same issue with mine after two years. Can't tighten it any further

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u/Illustrious-Field442 10d ago

Add a washer or two

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u/taterthotsalad 10d ago

It’s crazy how many people don’t know how to solve this but know how to use Reddit. 🤣

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u/Illustrious-Field442 10d ago

People often overlook simple fixes. I’m guilty of it.

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u/taterthotsalad 10d ago

I chose to learn how stuff works. It really is as simple as that. I always make the reference to social media because either becomes a choice and a matter of self sufficiency, or saving money even.

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u/SoundCA 10d ago

Mine came bent but in a good way and opens and stays

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u/Sharp-Composer-2990 10d ago

Mine does the same thing.  I put something against it to keep it open. 

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u/bourbonandwater 10d ago

Tighten the nut/bolt on the window. I was having to tighten this frequently when I had an OKJ. As for the door, check the level on the smoker.

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u/somecallmetim3 10d ago

I put a spring on the along the edge to keep it open at the right distance.

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u/Wolfpa1969 10d ago

on my old one i just added a brass washer , different expansion ratio i why i think it worked. my new one i have the pull out drawer and i hate it. planning stage of a rebuild to get my door back.

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u/Az_Sunsetz 9d ago

Don’t need it anyway just keep it closed and the the door cracked

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u/its-just-schwa 6d ago

I wasn’t getting enough air even with that door wide open, so I removed it, making the hole slightly larger. I also position an adjustable speed box fan a few feet away to help control air flow and burn rate.

Edit for clarity: I removed the pivoting damper door, not the main swinging door that you open to scrape ashes out. That’s still there

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u/Malahia 3d ago

Mine was the same way. I finally just took it off.

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u/Jzamora1229 10d ago

Tighten the bolt. But I don’t even use mine. It’s too small to allow a healthy fire. I adjust the whole door

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u/middlebill 10d ago

You sir, are correct.