Date:         Mon, 27 Sep 1999 19:15:43 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: Frig will not stay lit
Comments: To: Ron Hill <rhill@MYLINK.NET>
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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"