Why was the lid not fitting? I have a Presto that doesn’t want to close correctly so have to mess with it and usually just use the other same Presto’s lid. I think one of the posts is bent. Both were second hand.
The first time the lid didn’t fit, I didn’t clean off whatever was on there from the factory. then I didn’t get the lubrication right the next time.
without a seal, it has to be placed and tightened on just right. I think I accidentally had it work today!