Jason, if for some reason someone changed the length of the air inlet pipe or
combustion exhaust pipe the pilot light will blow out in a strong wind or while
driving (a DOT no no). The length of these two pipes must be kept the same.
-Larry

Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> does anyone out there know why my pilot light blows out? obviously it is
> when the wind hits the flue vent just right, but why?  is it supposed to, or
> is there a way to keep the pilot light lit while driving?