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