Newly installed '60s gas Magic Chef burners won't light!

[oliger]

I'm pretty sure mine is a late 60's model. Here are some pictures, our stoves both share near identical parts. I would first and foremost make sure the gas valve behind the temperature knob is open all the way (facing the same direction as pictured below.) If that doesn't do anything, then compare pictures here and see if anything on yours is different. Mine is set up for natural gas already. I would try that screw on the small supply line to the pilot. Also, did you know the bottom of the oven comes out? In the pictures there are two sliders that you move back, and you should be able to just lift it out, might make it easier for you to see things.

 

[davidatlas]

@goatfarmer -- Got the oven orifice adjusted, thank you!

@oliger -- yep I've got the bottom of the oven out, and I've been adjusting that pilot set-screw, but still can't get it to light! Is there a trick to lighting this?

 

[goatfarmer]

Glad things worked out for you!

 

[oliger]

As far as I know the needle looking part next to the pilot is a thermometer. It has to get hot enough first. I hold a long lighter to it for quite a while. Maybe 20 seconds or more. Make sure it is good and clean. Blow it out with canned air and a toothbrush.