Bench test it --- see Frank Condelli's fridge page ---
http://frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm you can hook up your BBQ tank and get it
running on your bench before you re-install :-) --- you must be a very
patient person -- I hate pulling an reinstalling the fridge.

Cheers,
Doug

On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Stu Schwartz <sschwartz999i@comcast.net>wrote:

> Well, I've read most of the articles on the fridge...and I now consider
> myself somewhat of an expert (not really) in removing and reinstalling the
> fridge, having
> done it about 3 times in one day....  btw...this is a '91 fridge with
> electronic spark.
>
> Anyway I've replaced the thermocouple and electronic starter, cleaned the
> firebox (which was very clean btw).  I am getting air to the firebox as
> well.
> Anything special about the thermocouple?  There are no kinks in it and the
> connections appear tight.
>
> It works on DC and AC.
>
> I now have spark, as indicated by the flashing amber light and clicking
> noise.  However, it just won't light. But it just won't ignite.  I
> occasionally get a small
> "poof" which sounds like it is getting a puff of propane. Then the sparker
> stops sparking (and the amber light goes out)  Also,  if i turn the
> thermostat knob
> past the min and/or the propane knob down and or up it will sometimes turn
> the sparker off.  If I turn it again the sparker will go back on.  I fear I
> am not
> getting propane to the firebox.  Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Is there a way to bypass the safety valve to test the fridge?  Does anyone
> have any extra fridge parts/pipes like the safety valve?  This is a part
> that Go
> Westy and other companies cannot order.  I would need to find a friendly
> RV/Dometic dealer to order it.
>
> Also, has anyone ever reconfigured the propane connections to accept quick
> release flexible hosing like you find on grills?.  I might be interested in
> connecting a small propane cannister for testing the fridge outside the van
> as reconnecting the fridge to test is somewhat of a pita.
>
> This list has been extremely helpful in the past and I'm hoping for more
> luck.
>
> --peace--
>    stu
>

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