thatrack
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Post by thatrack on Mar 13, 2017 8:05:21 GMT -8
So i have a 1966 LoLiner with the original dometic fridge. i took the propane lines apart to make sure i am getting gas and i am. where the gas line connects to the pilot light is where im not getting gas to go through. i took compressed air from my compressor 80 psi and cant get air to go through it. is the burner really that clogged or am i missing something? this trailer is new to me and this is the only thing stopping me from seeing if the fridge works. any help would be appreciated.
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Post by vikx on Mar 13, 2017 23:01:26 GMT -8
I'm not familiar with a "pilot" light on a fridge of this era... Most of the time, the burner is either on or off and higher or lower according to the t'stat setting.
Also, the orifice that supplies gas might need to be cleaned. Do not poke a wire thru, you could change the orifice size. Instead, soak in carburetor cleaner and air blow.
Can't say what the problem is, but clean everything really well before trying to light. Sometimes, there's bird nests in the wrong place.
Rust and spiders are your enemies.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 14, 2017 2:44:20 GMT -8
Also take apart and try to blow air backwards through it, sometimes a piece of dirt will clog them that won't blow on through.
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Post by Ten on Mar 14, 2017 3:09:34 GMT -8
The PILOT light will be controlled by a thermocouple, which prevents gas (or air) from passing through the valve unless heat is detected. This is a very old concept protection device which shuts the gas off to the pilot if the flame is extinguished. I'd be really careful about trying to force ANYTHING through the valves as it can damage the function of the safety shutoff.
If you are getting propane to the valve, there should a a button to hold down to supply gas to the pilot until it heats enough for the propane to stay open, and allow the pilot to burn. If it does not stay lit (or doesn't light at all), the problem may be a weak thermocouple.
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Post by thatrack on Mar 14, 2017 6:09:23 GMT -8
Thanks for the info guys. Maybe I am mistaken maybe that fridge doesnt have a pilot light and that really is the burner for the fridge. I get the whole thermo coupler maybe i will try applying heat to it on the other hand how would you ever light the thing if the coupler shuts it off when cold you would have to warm it every time before use no? i would take the burner to clean it i just cant figure out how to get it out and i cant get to it from the back of the fridge if any of ou have amny ideas i am open. think i just need to fiddle with it more. I am new here and this site is great you guys are full of knowledge thank you.
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