How to start 1986 gas fridge

[tk254254]

1986 Keystone.

12 V and 110 work fine on the fridge. Can't seem to get gas to work. The door of the fridge says Sanyo but the vents are the typical dometic.

Any advice on how to start it up and / or troubleshoot?

 

[Stan@FourWheel]

we have many "how to" resources on our website on the service manual page


maybe try this link ...


http://www.fourwh.com/oldFWCmanual.PDF

 

[camelracer]

Try taking the burner out and cleaning it. That worked for me.

 

[Desert Rancher]

Typically, on an older gas appliance, the thermocouple goes bad.

The thermocouple from a "Mr. Heater" is a universal fit (if it is the threaded type) and cost ~$8.
I paid $78 for an obsolete part for my Dometic. One day I'm staring at my Mr. Heater in the work shop and could not believe it. Had to order one just to be sure.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=mr+heater+thermocouple&gs_upl=973l8917l0l9397l22l22l0l2l2l0l219l3148l1.18.1l20l0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=12990341096174253341&sa=X&ei=iqHxTvvUDK2BsgLfsbi5AQ&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAI

Also, try an appliance parts store.

The thermocouple should produce about 250-500 DC Millivolts to operate. This is what keeps the pilot flame on and shuts off the gas if the flame goes out, so you don't blow up.

 

[tk254254]

Thanks guys, will try your info!