Try cleaning the orifice and replacing the thermocouple. It worked for us
on our 72 Overlander. Good luck.
Jodi
1965 Caravel
At 02:42 PM 4/10/2001 -0600, you wrote:
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>There is a small metal flap that pivots so as to cover the pilot light
>hole. I replace this flap after lighting the pilot light, and tighten a
>wingnut the secures the flap. The furnace cover is an expanded metal type
>of grate. We kept the trailer door closed to prevent major air
>surges. Nonetheless, the furnace kept going out.........
>
>Christian
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Bob Kiger
>>To: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Multiple recipients of VACList
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 1:28 PM
>>Subject: [VAC] Re: Hydro-Flame Heater
>>
>>I have found that blocking the wind from the lit pilot is important. I
>>promptly replace the heater cover which has special air flow vents to
>>mitigate the wind.
>>Bob
>>
>>At 12:49 PM 4/10/01 -0600, you wrote:
>>>We took out our '66 Caravel for an inaugural shake-down trip (literally, on
>>>a shake-down gravel road) last weekend to the Owhyee desert (see pic). The
>>>is the original stagecoach route between Boise and points south in Nevada,
>>>and things haven't changed much in the intervening years. Many things in
>>>the trailer are not yet functional, such as the water system, sewer system,
>>>and marker lights (which keep blowing the fuse in the tow vehicle).
>>>Nonetheless, it kept us dry in the rain, but not as warm as we expected -
>>>the HydroFlame heater keeps blowing out. The pilot light seems strong and
>>>blue, and the burner flame seems relatively strong (blue flame), but it
>>>doesn't stay lit. There was a breeze, but not a huge wind. Is this normal
>>>for such a heater, and, if not, what is done to keep it lit?
>>>
>>>I rode for a while in the trailer, to see how the trailer handles a
>>>relatively rough road. Even at slow speeds (less than 20 mph) I was
>>>surprised at the amount of flexing in the body and the amount of vibration -
>>>I guess this is the reason that rivets are used instead of screws. I hate
>>>to think of what those Cape Horn to Egypt trailers looked like after their
>>>travels.
>>>
>>>In advance, thanks for your help,
>>>
>>>Christian
>>>'66 Caravel
>>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Charlie/Betty Burke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 8:35 PM
>>>Subject: [VAC] Re: Loaded backing plate?
>>>
>>>
>>> > Jerry Harris wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > Terry,
>>> > > What is a "loaded backing plate?" It sounds like I might want one of
>>>those
>>> > > if I knew what they were.
>>> > > thanks,
>>> > > Jerry 2982
>>> > > 1971 Tradewind 25 foot
>>> > > 2000 diesel Excursion
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > A loaded backing plate is the entire brake assy at each wheel. It
>>> consists
>>>of
>>> > the magnet, brake shoes, springs, etc. mounted on the "backing plate".
>>>There are
>>> > several advantages to loaded backing plates. Often the cost of the
>>>individual
>>> > components meets or exceed the cost of the complete unit. The process for
>>> > replacement is: undo 5 (or 4) bolts and two wires. Reinstall, connect
>>>wires
>>> > which do not need to be connected a certain way, reinstall hub/drum and
>>>adjust.
>>> > Your done. You will now have all new springs, brake shoes and a current
>>>style
>>> > magnet. Simple, clean and easy.
>>> > So easy it makes sense to repack the wheel bearings at the same time.
>>> > Trick for removing the grease seal. Pry off the dust cap, cut and remove
>>>the
>>> > cotter pin, remove the castle nut and washer, remove the outer bearing,
>>>replace
>>> > the washer and nut, pull the hub/drum toward you allowing the washer to
>>>bear
>>> > against the inner bearing, pulling with a sharp movement nearly always
>>>dislodges
>>> > the inner bearing and seal. Neat, clean and easy.
>>> >
>>> > Charlie
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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