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Joeydrunk
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Aug 25, 2016

black soot from forming outside pilot light vent?

Hi again everyone. I dint know if it's dangerous or not but the last 8 months black soot stains the trailer a couple feet above my pilot light vent and I'm wondering how to get rid if it. I read that either it's clogged with cobwebs or something or the flame is burning dirty and I need to adjust it. I'm just not sure how to go about either. I wanted to post a pic from my phone but I dint see an option for that. I have a 1990 Majorca elpaso 20 footer. Any help would be appreciated or links to detailed instructions on how to fix. I don't have any experience fixing anything like this and can't afford to have someone do it. Thanks

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  • GASMAN6674's avatar
    GASMAN6674
    Explorer
    Aug 25, 2016
    Generic answer pilot is burning too rich (soot) Check gas pressure, check air flow, replace orifice, bunch of different answers depending on what you find.I would also inspect main flame when burning its probably rich too.
    Should be a bright blue flame with a slight yellow tip, no lifting from the burner and very little noise.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 25, 2016
    Pic OK but BRAND/MODEL would be of more help........

    Atwood or Suburban

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