jsmjr
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Post by jsmjr on Mar 26, 2017 16:27:49 GMT -8
I can't seem to get the pilot lit on the oven of the stovetop/range in my 1972 camper trailer. This was my first attempt since I got the trailer and the previous owner told me it worked the last time he used it. I believe I was holding the burner knob pressed and in the correct position while holding a flame to the pilot light. I may have had the procedure wrong or the thermocouple is bad.
Does anyone have a good outline of steps for lighting one of these? Any special steps to take to purge the lines of air, if the regulators have been off, then turned back on again? How long should it take for the pilot to light, once the flame is applied?
Does anyone have suggestions for parts suppliers for this vintage of equipment, where I might find a thermocouple for this oven? I don't know the oven brand and the trailer is stored about 20 min. away from here.
How much of a project upon which might I be embarking?
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Post by vikx on Mar 26, 2017 21:00:31 GMT -8
Repair parts are VERY HARD to find... I would pass unless you must have an oven.
That being said, it may have an on/off valve under the cook top to turn on the pilot. What brand/model do you have?
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Post by cowcharge on Apr 7, 2017 14:52:51 GMT -8
For what it's worth, I put a thermocouple from a hot dog cart in my '76 water heater and it works great. I don't think there's a lot of difference between low-pressure propane systems, the pilots all work on the same amount of heat, after all. As long as the thermocouple threads match the hole in the gas valve, I bet it will work. Just take the old one with you to match.
As for purging the air, before I try to start the oven I open a burner and hold a lighter to it and watch it blow around until it lights, that gets most of the air out. I do that before I start the furnace, too. It's easier than laying on the floor and holding the furnace pilot knob for five minutes while the air molecules slip out in single file.
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Post by vikx on Apr 7, 2017 21:49:52 GMT -8
Also, it could be the oven t'stat valve (at stove top-the oven "knob") These old stove are so different, so it's hard to tell.
What Brand/Model do you have?
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Post by 62ham on Jan 10, 2018 9:22:46 GMT -8
I have the same problem with my stove. the cook top works perfect. but I wasn't able to get the oven pilot lit. its been a few months since I messed with that part. I do recall a on/off valve under the cook top. but if I recall correctly no propane smell even when turned on.
Is it possible I could just have some debris clogging it up?
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Post by vikx on Jan 10, 2018 21:39:52 GMT -8
Absolutely clean as well as possible. Air blow, soft wire brush or vacuum. Be careful of the little tubes, don't damage them.
You have to "trick" older stoves...
Light the burners first to get the propane flowing. When off, lift the stove top and then turn the valve to ON. Turn the oven T'stat knob to 400*. Then try to light the pilot. Turning the oven to 400 will make the pilot flare to heat the thermocouple so it's easier to light. Give it some time and use a BBQ lighter.
When the pilot lights, it should be about 3/4" high. You may hear a slight "roar" as well. Leave the oven knob at 400 and close the oven door. In about a minute or 2, the oven should light. If it doesn't, there may be more problems. Magic Chefs are notorious for having bad oven T'stat valves compared to Holidays and Trav'lers.
After the oven lights, allow to run for a few minutes, then turn to pilot.The oven slowly goes off; the pilot should stay on. When the upper on/off valve is at off, the pilot gradually runs out of gas and goes out.
Hope this helps.
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Post by 62ham on Jan 12, 2018 16:12:20 GMT -8
thanks Vikx. Ill give that a try when I get home from work in 50 min. I let you know how it works for me.
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Post by 62ham on Jan 12, 2018 19:36:19 GMT -8
So after some cleaning and doing what you said Vikx I found I have little pen holes in my line after the on/off valve for the oven portion. Ever heard of replacing that line? I know Napa auto sells metal fuel line just like that.
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Post by vikx on Jan 12, 2018 21:45:37 GMT -8
You can replace the line, yes. Be careful with all the small tubing under the stove top. You'll probably have to pull the stove to replace it.
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