In a message dated 9/6/00 11:02:55 AM, keepsake@PANGEA.CA writes:

<<Thanks to all those who replied to my posting.

Although the "pre-heating" process works and the underlying theory makes
sense,
the cause which necessitates the "pre-heating" is still unknown.

I've always been able to "cold start" my fridge in propane mode without
"pre-heating" in AC or 12V until this summer. Something has changed or broken
or
worn out in the propane mode start system.

I've pulled the fridge a number of times for general maintenance and cleaning,
replaced the combustion chamber gasket, cleaned the orifice using alcohol and
did not find anything out of the ordinary back there.

Roy Olynick
'87 Westfalia GL
(till death do us part)>>

Roy-I came in late on your question, but have you checked to see if there's a
blockage in the chimney. Just a thought.

Tom Smith
83.5 Westie