Check the solenoid connection, as well. On my boat, the PO used tape to connect the Solenoid wires to the switch. Of course, the connection had come undone. The solenoid was corroded, and still didn't work with a proper connection, so I still had to replace it.
A mini me would come in handy when adjusting the steering cables and making electrical connections under the cockpit. David Swensen Freya, 35-3 Beverly, MA On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 8:00 AM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > What Dave said is essentially correct. > > 1. Make sure the tank has gas in it. Shake it, and if you feel liquid > sloshing around, you have fuel. > > 2. Check the solenoid. Have someone flip the switch inside while you're > at the solenoid. It should make a distinct clip and get warm. > > 3. Check the stove and when trying to light it, you should hear the > distinct should of air/gas coming out of the burner(s). Note that > depending on the street, you may have to hold the knob in or do something > else to override the safety to start the burner. Once it is started, there > should be a thermocouple that heats up to allow the flame to keep burning. > If you hear gas/air, you may have to keep at trying to start the unit for a > minute or two to purge the air out of the system. If you're getting the > hissing sound, it's probably not the regulator. > > 4. If the solenoid clicks, but you're not getting gas, its probably the > regulator. They're easy to get online or at a RV store. > > 5. Once you have it working, use the pressure gauge to check for system > leaks. Leave the solenoid on and pressurize the system. Turn off the tank > valve. The system should stay at the same pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. > If not, you have a leak somewhere you need to find. > > Good luck! > > Bruce Whitmore > 1994 C&C 37/40+ > "Astralis" > Madeira Beach, FL > (847) 404-5092 > > >
