Jeffrey (and Karl), I did the mod several years ago. It's on p 76.25 of the Bentley that covers all models thru '91. The new one-way check valve was $13.45, the rest of the mod you do yourself with local parts. It helps because it provides a more positive airflow to the combustion chamber. But the easiiest way to start it on propane is still to run it on 110v for a few hours. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeffrey Howard <schur@PRODIGY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 7:55 PM Subject: Refrigerator air supply mod
> Has anyone performed the two refrigerator > air supply modifications shown in Bentley? > One involves drilling out the air pump and > the other is getting a one way check valve > from VW and adding that. Lately I can't start > my fridge on gas. Took it out, cleaned the > gas jet with alcohol, blew out the pipes > and ignition chamber with compressed air > and still no luck. I ordered the check valve > from VW and will perform the mods based > on the list's feedback. Thanks! > > Jeff H. > '87 Westy w/new AVPP engine :-) > > |
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