Kamado Joe Lid

[Lamont 2]

I’m having this issue where my lid will not stay open. My joe is 2 weeks old. It’s the 2017 version. I’ve tried reading online to find a fix and I’m just stuck

 

what I have tried to do so far is hold the bottom bolt and take the top but and screw it counter clockwise(doing it is just weird and awkward ). The top and bottom never touched but they got close. I figured I wasn’t doing anything when I noticed nothing had change. 

 

Can an anyone be if any help. I’ll even trade you one of my recipes 

 

 

[BURGER MEISTER 526]

Open your lid and from the inside look at the hinge.   The nut on the bolt (its exposed) and in plain view, turn the nut clockwise and test.   Keep adjusting it until the lid stays open.

[Lamont 2]

Thanks for the response. That’s what I’ve been doing. You are talking about the top one?  I’ve held the bottom with pliers and turn the top with a wrench and they seem to be getting closer to each other but nothing is changing 

[Lamont 2]

[John Setzler 14,883]

If I'm not mistaken the top bolt needs to turn clockwise.. the instructions for this adjustment are in the manual...

[BURGER MEISTER 526]

Well crud, I can't see a top nut.   I just adjusted the bottom and it worked. ???

[Lamont 2]

Burger, Do you have a big joe or a classic?

[Lamont 2]

I’ve been turning clockwise 

[John Setzler 14,883]

your lid won't stay open at all?

 

[Lamont 2]

It just closes will not stay open period 

[John Setzler 14,883]

12 minutes ago, Lamont said:

It just closes will not stay open period 

 

File a warranty claim with Kamado Joe via their website.  If adjusting it per the instructions is not working then you need to have the hinge system replaced.

[Lamont 2]

I did that this AM.   Just seeing reallly if anyone had any other suggestions 

[Ben S 8,506]

I am 99% certain you want the expand the distance between the nuts and compress the spring underneath the washer.  

 

It it might be easier to look at the manual, than rely on us. With my Classic, I had to make quite an adjustment, but it has worked out great since.  

[Lamont 2]

Hey Ben. The manual isn’t much Help.  As soon as I figure this out I’m making a video of it and will be a YouTube success 

[John Setzler 14,883]

12 minutes ago, Lamont said:

Hey Ben. The manual isn’t much Help.  As soon as I figure this out I’m making a video of it and will be a YouTube success 

 

My Classic won't adjust properly either.  My lid stays open though.  It just won't stay open at any position less than fully open.