Flame going out while driving could be a leaky combustion chamber.

Was red seal in good shape when you re-assembled combustion chamber?
i.e. no leaks at chamber seal(s)?

Also if too much air getting in, flame might go out, though I'm not
certain on that one.

Cheers,

Neil.

On 8/9/07, Paul Chubbuck <paul@takingflight.net> wrote:
> After much work on my Dometic, it cools well.  However, it is sometimes a
> real bitch to get started, especially at higher elevations (10,000 ft.)
> where I usually camp.   And sometimes it just goes out spontaneously for no
> known reason.   A few days ago, I couldn't get it going again in multiple
> attempts, using everything I know about it.  Then � day later, with much
> pumping and struggling, I got it started again.  The flame lights right
> away, no problem, but it tends to go out as soon as I quit pumping.  I
> already have cleaner the combustion box, replaced the nozzle, and blown out
> the intake and exhaust hoses.
>
>
>
> On this recent trip, once I finally got it going, it would usually stay lit
> and cooling well for several days, though it always goes out right away if I
> drive.
>
>
>
> Also, in spite of cleaning and oiling it, the pump is very stiff, so it
> literally wears me out keeping enough air pumped in there until it gets its
> own draft going.
>
>
>
> My questions:
>
>
>
> What would make the flame spontaneously go out, when there's no movement,
> disturbance or change?
>
> Why would it be so hard to get the draft going so that it is
> self-sustaining?
>
> I'm considering getting a 12 volt aquarium air pump to do that job for me,
> for that first couple of minutes.  Has anyone tried that?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>

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