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dturnbull  
#1 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2008 4:18:43 PM(UTC)
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I have a 1980 Maytag gas dryer, had 6'' of water in basement, for a short time, now when I relite the pilot light, it wan't stay lit.
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#2 Posted : Monday, October 13, 2008 4:24:43 PM(UTC)
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:17:03 PM(UTC)
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If this is very old dryer with "standing pilot" ignition then looks like the gas safety valve has been shorted and, as far as I know, this part has been discontinued many years ago. We need the complete model number of the dryer for more accurate advise.

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