Gentlemen, start your fridges!
Today we begin the Westy Fridge project. I hope everyone has been able
to locate a suitable thermometer. Mine came from a local supermarket,
$4, EKCO Premium Refrigerator & Freezer Thermometer. I placed it on the
top shelf, centered, and at the front edge. I turned on my propane at
both valves, set the thermostat for MINIMUM, pumped the air pump a
couple of times, pushed in the safety button, and pushed the piezo
ignitor about 10 times until the pilot lit. Then I set the temp
thermostat to  straight up. The new thermometer read 68 degrees when I
closed the door.
I went around to the side and listened at the flue vent. I could easily
hear the flames of the combustion chamber and the vent got hot
immediately.

    If you can, light your fridge and lets see how they do. If yours
doesn't light, lets find out why and fix it. I have another one in my
driveway that I will be taking out to clean and such, so we can do this
together if desired.

    I have a copy of the Vanagon Camper Refrigerator book that I
purchased from LIMBO some time ago. It contains info gathered from
several sources and includes the Dometic Service Manual, VW Technical
Information, and Parts Listings from both of the above.

Mark Drillock