Hi all.

Well I pulled the fridge again. Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust
where it meets the combustion box. Pulled things apart, cleaned,
checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker
made a nice long arc to frame every time. Made a Red RTV gasket,
tested for leaks before and after installing, all good, (closed one
pipe. Blew hard. It held air. Air "popped" back out when released)
Stuffer 'er back in, aligned manifold to body and gasket, applied RTV
between manifold, gasket and aluminum plate. Checked flue image in
manual, and compared marks left on spare set of flue parts to double
check assembly. Opened the LP valve. Fridge fired up on the 3 or 4th
click. Flame would go from normal to almost out several times, then
stay larger (heating mode) once cycle of air in exhaust out
stabilized. It stayed lit and fins got cooler pretty fast. But......

It still won't stay lit while driving! And, I bet it still won't stay
lit under windy conditions while in camp.

Bah! I give up!

Bah! I say.    ;)

<rant off>

All I need to do now is decide on which compressor type fridge to buy.
(then solar panels.... ;)

Neil.

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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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