yoder 640

show me smoke · Jan 21, 2013

Has anyone upgraded their caster wheels...I am going to need bigger wheels on my smoker in order to make it easier to move across the yard..or at contests,. I guess i need to know the ratio of wheel size..since the wheels on it are different...the back has 6 inch on it now and i think the front has 3..

mossymo · Jan 21, 2013

I haven't upgraded mine but I see most doing it by getting the comp cart.

show me smoke · Jan 21, 2013

yes I like them I just do not want to spend 600 bucks for one...i believe that i can upgrade mine for a fraction of the cost.

mossymo · Jan 23, 2013

Show me Smoke
I stumbled on a post with full description and pics of a DIY wheel upgrade I think may interest you, hope this helps... It is post #24 at this link - http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18483&page=2

show me smoke · Jan 23, 2013

thanks mossymo...i will check it out

show me smoke · Jan 23, 2013

That was what i was looking for...i ordered the front casters..and am going to see if i can go up to Northern tool for the back...save the 20 bucks shipping...thanks for the info...

mossymo · Jan 24, 2013

Glad I could help, let me know how it works out for you!

show me smoke · Feb 1, 2013

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So here are my Ys 640 wheel and caster mod. It cost about $100 bucks but still $500 cheaper than a comp cart.

jaymxr11 · Mar 6, 2013

Show me smoke i like this wheel mod on your yoder where did you buy the wheels.I would like to buy some.Was it hard to install them.

show me smoke · Mar 7, 2013

MossyMO said:
Show me Smoke
I stumbled on a post with full description and pics of a DIY wheel upgrade I think may interest you, hope this helps... It is post #24 at this link - http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18483&page=2

Check out the above link...I ordered the small casters off Amazon...and since I have a northern tool close to me i ordered the bigger ones direct from them..saved on the shipping since it came to the store. Front caster took a little effort..you need to drill out to a larger hole...but back ones are simple just pull the keeper pin slide out the axle and slide on the new wheels...I has made a big difference on mobility..

bbq pit vulture · Mar 7, 2013

I was also looking at the competition cart.

Nice up grade on the wheels.

This up grade is more with in my budget.

show me smoke · Mar 7, 2013

Yes you can see the difference in the wheel sizes...I word of caution..i wanted to get wider tires but you have to consider the amount of room between the frame and side of the tire.on the rear...If you get too wide it will rub the edge of the frame. Added advantage it it raised the work surface for us taller gents. On a side note saw a 640 with factory installed openings for meat probes...I have contacted Yoder to see how much they cost..will post it on here..

bbq pit vulture · Mar 8, 2013

yes, wider wheels would require a longer axel and spacers between the wheel and leg.

On one of these post I saw reference to a solid axel forgot to bookmark it.

Was that one of your posts Show Me the Smoke?

If so where did you find the solid axel.

Ollie

show me smoke · Mar 8, 2013

no mine has two axels it looks like you couild move it out a little.. I do not rememember you might be able to have one axel that would go all the way across it that is the case any metal shop should have the right diameter rod...

bbq pit vulture · Mar 9, 2013

Yeah, will check at the local metal shop, they will have the correct Dia. rod.

Still kicking myself for not bookmarking it.

smokingrk · Mar 9, 2013

Ollie8974 said:
Yeah, will check at the local metal shop, they will have the correct Dia. rod.

Still kicking myself for not bookmarking it.

The solid axle was the same pictures (same person?) from where you posted he talks about it but no specifics - I can ask and post here - the link is here - http://pelletheads.com/index.php?topic=17962.msg173010#msg173010

Show me Smoke said:
Yes you can see the difference in the wheel sizes...I word of caution..i wanted to get wider tires but you have to consider the amount of room between the frame and side of the tire.on the rear...If you get too wide it will rub the edge of the frame. Added advantage it it raised the work surface for us taller gents. On a side note saw a 640 with factory installed openings for meat probes...I have contacted Yoder to see how much they cost..will post it on here..

Just received a quote from Yoder for the Probe Ports - $29.95ea. - I'm on the fence with these for now, I'm ordering a YS640 and could have them installed but then again they should not be difficult to install and cable glands are not usually that expensive. If you do go aftermarket make sure you get a cable strain relief or cable gland that has high temp silicone insert to withstand the heat.

I'm also doing research on the wheels but will wait until I receive my Yoder so I don't have to guess on fit. The northern /caster solution is good by eyeballing, he northern wheel diameter is 16 " the axle is at about 8" so the caster side is 6" plus the swivel bearing space, plus some wahsers gives you the 8". to bring to level.

show me smoke · Mar 10, 2013

I had no problems with the back tire...slid right on and where same dia for the Axel...front wheel I did need to drill out the threaded foot..in order for it to accept the newer larger diameter caster wheel...but the front wheel is now a 6 inch caster...much larger that what came with the 640...I wheeled across my swamp of a yard last night..and although it sunk in a little it still rolled across the yard...

bbq pit vulture · Mar 10, 2013

Yeah, SmokinGrk.

That is the link, Thanks.

Tomorrow will be paying a visit to Tacoma Screw Products,

To check out their round stock.

thanks again

smokingrk · Mar 11, 2013

Show me Smoke said:
I had no problems with the back tire...slid right on and where same dia for the Axel...front wheel I did need to drill out the threaded foot..in order for it to accept the newer larger diameter caster wheel...but the front wheel is now a 6 inch caster...much larger that what came with the 640...I wheeled across my swamp of a yard last night..and although it sunk in a little it still rolled across the yard...

That's good to hear,I have a a hill and sometimes "swampy" back yard and try to navigate the dog mines!

The point I was trying to make on the axle was that I thought it was 1/2" (same as wheel) and was not sure how or easy to install a full axle.

Just ordered my Yoder! Now have to find a good source of pellets out here in the North East.

show me smoke · Mar 11, 2013

SmokinGrk said:
That's good to hear,I have a a hill and sometimes "swampy" back yard and try to navigate the dog mines!

The point I was trying to make on the axle was that I thought it was 1/2" (same as wheel) and was not sure how or easy to install a full axle.

Just ordered my Yoder! Now have to find a good source of pellets out here in the North East.

Well besides needing to drill in some holes for your set pins I think it will slide in from one side and go all the way across...if i remember right..mine had of course the 2 axles...but are kept on with just a snap pin that is located under the shelf on the inside...

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