Old Country Pecos Smoker

[just ol pop]

I have seasoned my smoker. And I have added 4 tuning paltes to it. But I was thinking about adding two more
gauages to it about grate level..not sure how far I should bring them over for the edge of the cooking chamber. Iwas thinking about 10" but not sure, I know to get them level with the grate but not sure how far over could anone help me with this I would appreciate it a lot
Roll Tide
David Mason

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Justolepop , welcome .

You will have a nice smoker when done modding.

You must leave enough room for the Smoke to flow easily ( I have 5" below my grate and that gives plenty of room for Smoke to escape...

The Therms . are at a good place , if you want the temp. of the upper part . place it level with the upper rack.

I think I'm understanding what you want . Q-view would help a lot...\

Have fun and . . .

 

[just ol pop]

Thanks for the information

 

[just ol pop]

Added 2 therm 7' over and about 4" up on each side. Got muy tuning plated adjusted and at the grill level we were only 10°off at grate levefrom fire box to chimney YEA. smoked two hams and they turned out great.Only thing was jsut a little much hickory taste.Question: How do you keep form getting to much Hickory and keep a good fire, I use Kingsford Competion Bricket..they burn hot and long..I think I read that smoke flavoer is best for the first two hours..after that shoul i just keep adding coal to keep fire going? I am a newbe at this so don't think my question is stupid plead lol..
Oh yea Ikeep a goo heat on borht enad 225° tha whole time

 

[jburn244]

Hey there Just ol Pop,

Also check out this 'owners thread' that has been fairly active and has some good information. I think we should try and keep most of the Pecos discussion there so it's sort of a single resource.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/162603/old-country-bbq-pits-pecos-owners-thread

 

[just ol pop]

thanks I will check it out