Lighting Norcold Refrigerator

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Hey Refrigerator Experts!

Here's a bit of background - Since the attempt for a quick clean of the burner area (See Post #12) http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...t=15313&page=2
I thought I had it fixed, but I continue to have problems lighting my Norcold Refrigerator (yes, on propane). There is no consistency to my problem. Sometimes it lights in the first 2-3 minutes (not the norm), and most of the time it takes me over an hour to get it to light.

After reading Bill's past post (SEE Post #8) http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...t=refrigerator
and latest post that included a trouble shooting guide (SEE link to pdf) http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ad.php?t=17615
I thought I would attempt to fix it yet again. First - I pulled out the fridge and tightened every wire connector by slightly pinching them with needle-nose pliers and re-connecting each one. Secondly - I totally disassembled the burner box (thermocouple, burner & orifice assembly, & piezo ignitor) to give them all a good cleaning with alcohol and compressed air. This all took over 1/2 a day, when I should have been camping,,,,ARG!

Bad News - I haven't gained any ease of lighting the refrig.

I've tried the gas dial on every setting, and I've even tried manually lighting it. I can get it to ignite, but it usually abruptly goes 'whewwp' and blows itself out. To me it seems like it is not getting enough gas to the burner.

Other Important Background - I've checked the piezo lighter and it is sparking, and is set 3/16" from the burner. I can see it arcing even in daylight. Once I am able to get it to light, the needle moves into the green and stays lit, in fact, once it is lit I haven't had any trouble keeping it lit. Thus, I'm a believer that I have a completely different issue here than most. I've also noticed that once it is lit, the flame is very small (at setting 5 maybe 3/8" at best, and at setting 1 it is very limited and almost hard to see). Other weird aspect, I haven't taken any scientific readings of the cold box, but it works really well. Again different than what I'm usually hearing on the forum from others with refrigerator problems. At setting 3, we can make ice in the ice box in less than 24-hrs even at high altitude (Leadville, CO over 10,000 ft.).

My thoughts, even though I may not be right, is burner possibly not getting enough gas?

I'm dissatisfied wasting 45-70 min of every camping trip attempting to light my refrigerator, and will take any advice that any of you may have.

Thanks Again Oh Wise Ones