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Subject:Propane Troubles (Was Deep Cell Batteries)
From:JeanneMaly
Date:Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:10:10 -0700

Bill, I'm not getting any mail at all from the list tonight - not even the
backup list.  Are you?

> What you do need to worry about is the size of wire that feeds the relay in
> the battery box under the driver's seat... I will pmail my research to you.
Thanks for the research.  I'll try to work this out with the installers
tomorrow.

> *** There is no nut shell on this issue... This can be a complex thing...
> For starters, try running your fridge on 12v or 110v for about an hour, then
> switch over to propane and try to light it. For exact diagnosisi you will
> need to post to the list the exact proceedure that you are trying... also
> when was the last time that you did get it to start and run on propane? Is
> there propane in the tank? Is the valve at the tank turned on? Are you
> sure?... try lighting the stove burners. You see, we need more details to
> diagnose the problem

I had the propane tank topped off today.  It only took 1.4 gals so there was gas
in the tank.  I turned the gas valve under the van as far to the left as it
would go.  I can't even light the stove.  Any ideas?  Kick the tank?  BTW, when
I switch the refrigerator knobs to gas, I can hear clicking through the vent.
Has the ignitor gone nuts or does it always do that when it's set to gas?

Jeanne
'87 Syncro Westy

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