Smoker Mods

[smitty0129]

Hey everyone, I just got my OKJ Longhorn 3 in 1. Looking into mods. Whats necessary and more just added bonus. Also are clamps necessary or not? Anybody know of a good place to get decent priced products? The tuning plate for the 3 in 1 is almost $80.00...is that typical? Thanks for any advice!!

 

[pigfeet33]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/244439/mods-for-ok-joe-longhorn-triple-burner-smoker#post_1584613

 

[smokesontuesday]

See if you can find a local welder to make your charcoal basket and baffle. Had a friend of a friend make my baffle and my charcoal basket and I was out $40 for materials and a 12 pack for labor.

 

[smitty0129]

Hey Pigfeet33, that had a lot of info! Thanks alot... was wandering now since you've had some time with those 6x18 plates if you're still satisfield with that. Also, what's your opinion on latches for the doors. Necessary or overkill if I seal them up?

 

[pigfeet33]

Good morning Smitty, I am very pleased with
Those plates I put in, it keeps the CC temps nice and even. When I first bought the smoker, I was very surprised how much the temp differed from one side of the CC to the other despite it being pretty small. One thing the picture doesn't quite show is I used one of those plates as a deflector covering the hole from the firebox to the CC. There are 2 bolts that are on the inside of the CC that are used to connect it to the firebox, I was able to get one of the tuning plates to rest up against those two bolts and create a 45* angle which has helped force the heat down and under the rest of the tuning plates. Also, I don't think clamps are necessary if you get the high temp gasket tape. I only used the tape and have never had any smoke or heat leak out of my door. Post a pic so we can see what you do as you make these mods!