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01-07-2014, 09:26 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: OR/CA
Posts: 53
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: GMC
Engine: 366 6.0L V8
Rated Cap: 72
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60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
I was given this old LP stove from a friend..
And I cant figure out why theres 2 different sized copper lines running out of the back of the stove to the propane tank (which were cut off at some point)
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01-07-2014, 10:14 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,231
Year: 1935
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 317 ci/tid / Isuzu
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Perhaps the small line actually went to the pilot in the oven? Thats where a similar line goes on my Magic Chef.
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01-07-2014, 10:21 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Olympia, Washington
Posts: 557
Year: 87
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International s1700
Engine: 6.9 internatiional
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
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Originally Posted by ol trunt
Perhaps the small line actually went to the pilot in the oven? Thats where a similar line goes on my Magic Chef.
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not sure why there are 2 lines, but thats a nice looking stove though
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01-11-2014, 10:34 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: OR/CA
Posts: 53
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: GMC
Engine: 366 6.0L V8
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Does anyone know if its possible to buy flared copper tubing, or would I have to flare it myself?
Or is there another type of heat resistant tubing I could use to replace the one in this stove?
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01-11-2014, 10:45 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,231
Year: 1935
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 317 ci/tid / Isuzu
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Since that is a single flair and not a double like used on brake lines, the chepo flairing tool available at Harbor Freight or the like will do just fine. Take a couple of practice runs on scrap copper tuning to get the "feel" before you flair the actual line.
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01-11-2014, 11:16 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Olympia, Washington
Posts: 557
Year: 87
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
i had to flare mine myself. you can buy some short lengths of rubber tube that already have fittings on them. I also went to an RV place that would cut and flare copper to length for a fee. i bought my flare tool at lowes
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01-11-2014, 11:40 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: OR/CA
Posts: 53
Year: 1989
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Engine: 366 6.0L V8
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Quote:
Originally Posted by proconsul100
you can buy some short lengths of rubber tube that already have fittings on them.
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Wouldn't the rubber melt that close to the burner?
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01-11-2014, 11:45 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: OR/CA
Posts: 53
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: GMC
Engine: 366 6.0L V8
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
I have some hose that looks something like this, but I thought it would be a bad idea to have it a few inches away from the burner.
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01-11-2014, 03:07 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
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Year: 1935
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
I'd advise staying with copper until you are well away from the heat of the burners or oven. Even in homes that have plastic gas lines in the walls, the last few feet are always metal of some sort. Copper is plenty easy to work with and we know it works.
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01-20-2014, 10:38 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
I hate to tell you guys, But copper is NOT supposed to be connected to the appliance. Nor is that rubber hose that got posted. The rubber is a flex line to connect the propane bottle. Gas and propane appliances are supposed to be connected using a stainless gas flex line. This prevents the flared copper connections from fatiguing and failing.
We use propane here on the farm in 4 buildings. Every year someone, or something bumps a copper line and causes a leak. It's always the flared fitting that fails. Do what ever you can to make sure there is no sideways stress, or movement on the flared fitting.
Nat
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01-21-2014, 10:59 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
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Year: 1935
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Nate- seems you are mixing RIVA and household applications. While it is OK to use stainless you will find copper direct connect on brand new RVs. Just saying
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01-21-2014, 03:10 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
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Year: 1992
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Quote:
Originally Posted by ol trunt
Nate- seems you are mixing RIVA and household applications. While it is OK to use stainless you will find copper direct connect on brand new RVs. Just saying
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Thx
Nat
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01-22-2014, 06:03 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Adirondack Mountains NY
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Quote:
Originally Posted by ol trunt
Nate- seems you are mixing RIVA and household applications. While it is OK to use stainless you will find copper direct connect on brand new RVs. Just saying
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And here I thought all those nasty RV fires were caused by the refrigerators . . .
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01-22-2014, 09:34 PM
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#14
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Bus Geek
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Re: 60's Magic Chef RV Stove Question..
Actually, most of those fires are caused by the friction of the payment coupon book rubbing against the insurance policy somewhere in the glove box
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