| The Furnace is ALIVE! [message #228220] |
Sat, 02 November 2013 21:21  |
Steve
Messages: 506
Registered: September 2013
Location: East Greenville, Pa
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One more system on my coach is up and running. Once again I offer many thanks to all who have responded to my repair posts. The Suburban technical literature was very helpful. I was down to the last stage of the starting sequence and was getting spark but no gas. The gas valve was getting voltage but not full12. I considered the need for a circuit board but really suspected the gas valve.
I tried to fire the furnace many times and finally got the gas valve to open using a special tool (hammer). I used my favorite small hammer to gently tap on the valve and solenoid while the ignition was sparking. When that did not work I tapped a little harder (a lot harder) and she lit right up.
The burner is burning perfect blue. I cycled the system off and on numerous times today and have checked for leaks. Tomorrow I will run it withe the C02 detector from my truck camper as a safety check. I don't. Have a propane detector but will research.
It has taken a lot of research and a lot of trouble shooting but so far I have been been able to get everything up and functioning correctly; engine, brakes, starting, charging, fuel, compressors, generator, and now furnace. I think dash heat is next, then hot water heater. Been lots of fun so far. I have also been trying to drive at least a few miles every week. She runs and drives nice and I will continue witn safety and reliability upgrades.
I have also been thinking about a name for my coach?
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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