Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:13:08 -0400
Reply-To: David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
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From: David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject: Refrigerator fan replacement
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It has been mentioned that the stock refrigerator cooling fan is much
more efficient than the muffin type fans. I had purchased one of these
a while back from a list vendor as a replacement for my non-functioning
stock fan. Maybe I'll direct that one out of the city water port and
wire it in with a switch to the stock fan. Is there anyone out there
that knows where to obtain an original design or OEM refrigerator
cooling fan? I think that the two working together would make a
noticeable difference. I also have purchased and not installed one of
the "mixture enrichment" valves that gives more propane at startup
from one of our well known list vendors. Has anyone installed this part
and had any noticeable improvement in ease of staring on propane? I am
of course going to remove and invert the unit for 24 hours and vacuum
out the exhaust but am reluctant to become more invasive into the
burner chamber or should I go ahead and get into that area. I don't
want to disturb anything that is obviously sealed. My fridge works well
but I think that being a 1990 that it would benefit from the upside
down treatment, the valve, working cooling fans and a general clean up.
Do all of the exhaust gaskets have to be replaced or can they be
re-used? Just questions since I am going to tackle rust issues in that
area and then paint the van. Time for some long awaited cosmetics. Your
tips and feedback are appreciated. I know of the videos out there but
wonder how invasive to be since my does work but is performing less an
less efficiently. Thanks vanagonlanders.
David Clarkson
1990 westy
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