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Mike Julian  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:32:37 PM(UTC)
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flame comes on only for a few seconds then goes off, everything else seems to be working properly
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PNWDrew  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:40:24 PM(UTC)
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At that age it's probably your gas valve coils.

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Mike Julian  
#3 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:17:48 AM(UTC)
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Ordered them, we'll see soon enough thanks
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#4 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 4:44:57 AM(UTC)
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When you change them look for a small metal sleeve on the 3 wire coil.. It often comes off with the coil but should be switched over to new one if present.

Other than that its just a few wires and a few screws.

Good luck!
Mike Julian  
#5 Posted : Thursday, May 25, 2017 2:05:00 PM(UTC)
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will do, thanks again, Mike
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