At 20:12 9/27/99 , you wrote: >The only problem is that I could not keep the flame lit on the frig while I >was driving in the Westy. Worked fine while I was parked but blew out >every time when I started to drive. What a royal pain in the rear. Is this >how it works or does the frig need work. Ordinarily this means an air leak. The unit should continue to operate at highway speeds and in almost any weather condition. If the plug is missing from the drain tube that comes out the front grille, that will do it every time. Also may be leaking where the corrugated stainless tubes are inserted into the aluminum outlet fitting -- my O-rings were leaking so I sealed with silicone (i.e. when I sealed the joint "on spec" it quit going out). Also may be poor seal btw body and vent fitting or outside and inside parts of vent fitting. I'll be away for a few days... david David Beierl - Providence, RI '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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