Replace the nipple. Why take a chance? They're super cheap. Any drum with a liner MUST be removed. If it's un lined, it's recommended to still burn it out. Kind of like it's recommended to pull the shoot when jumping from a plane. A good rule of thumb, when in doubt. Oh, and welcome!!!!
Welcome mr. dogknot! You gotta watch out for mac - he's a sneaky one...
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)