Popped off the button and opened up the little box. Here's what ya see in original configuration:
I disconnected the right-hand wire from timing unit, then with some assistance from my trusty jumper, I connected it to the soldered on connection on left-hand side of timing unit.:
This done the trick. Timer wound down and flame kept going. Also, the safety thermocouple that shuts of the propane in event of flame failure still functions.
So, with a bit of soldering, I made the change permanent. Here it is in final form.:
Just thought I'd share. If you plan on using the burner for it's actual use, ie. frying turkeys, I would just stick with the cardboard jamming trick.
