Rheem gas furnace false starts

Started by Buzz, December 20, 2023, 11:43:43 PM

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Buzz

I have a rheem highboy gas furnace (1987 manufactured) that is having false start issues. Burner will come on for a second or two and then stop. A few seconds later it will repeat. It does this three or four tines before the burner stays on and after a short time blower kicks in. I'm worried that one time it will not start

Any thoughts on the possible cause and fix?

Thanks

Brian

Furnace model is RGAC-08KA

Porcupinepuffer

Dirty flame sensor or crossover tubes at burner ends are not carrying gas across fast enough to reach flame sensor. I'd start with cleaning flame sensor with emery cloth.