Its solved. I replaced (for testing purposes) the sensor switch with
a switch i could operate by a turn knob. after the ignitor glowed, i
turned the switch and gas flowed. i will replace the radiant sensor
tomorrow. thanks for all the insights and discussion. it was fun.
bill

On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 23:42:06 GMT, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

I worked on a Kenmore with similar symptoms. Needed new coils for the
solenoid on the gas valve. No natural gas work needed, all electric.