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Coleman Stove maintenance (193,468 views)
onamission onamission
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#32 17 Feb 2010 10:07
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Haven't tried anything yet, only noticed it last night when i was refuelling it ready for the weekend.
Baitman Baitman
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#33 19 Feb 2010 12:13
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In reply to Post #30
take the pump assembly apart and look at the pump washer. if its the plastic washer check for splits around the edge and in the centre where it secures to the central shaft. if its damaged it needs to be replaced, and its better getting a leather one.
if the plastic one looks sound then it may have contracted. smear lightly [front and back]in some cooking oil. this will slightly expand the plastic and may be enough to give you a decent seal again.
julescarper julescarper
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#34 22 Feb 2010 17:38
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any one know if the wire inside the generator tube comes out on the feather 400 coleman model.....stripped it out to clean but the jet appears to be fixed
Baitman Baitman
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#35 24 Feb 2010 19:42
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not taken one of them apart... anyone???

i would imagine its the same principle as the sportster. the wire is connected to the on/off lever, not the jet end. the jet is a fixing at the other end of the genny, and is not removable. you can clean the outside of the jet. just a gentle scrape. this will help the flow of the vapour across to the burner plates.
justcamping justcamping
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#36 28 Feb 2010 11:59
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dont pull it mate you will need to buy a new one they never go back right nightmare
justcamping justcamping
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#37 28 Feb 2010 12:03
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put new genarator in mine last wk now cant get to simmer properly any ideas any one when fitting to the lever the bit with the hook on dident realy want to pull in and up when testing i think it s not going back to slow the petrol down s its on full or nothing help
Baitman Baitman
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#38 28 Feb 2010 13:19
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its just the way they are.
never good for gentle heating. the best compromise is to get the stove really hot, then it will turn down to a simmer for a while before it starts blowing out yellow flames.
i boil the kettle for a brew first, then put the frying pan on for the bacon. if you do it the other way around it gets messy.
onamission onamission
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#39 28 Feb 2010 13:55
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Still can't build up any pressure on mine. Had the pump apart and the washer is fine and have oiled it up. Any more ideas please?
Baitman Baitman
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#42 28 Feb 2010 14:39
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In reply to Post #39
there could be the slightest imperfection in the washer, maybe in the centre?
to eliminate the chance of it being your washer try swapping over the pump assembly with a mates, just to test your stove. if it works with the replacement then it must be your washer. if it needs replacing then get a leather one.

if it aint the washer...
onamission onamission
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#43 28 Feb 2010 15:03
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Just stripped the whole stove down and cleaned every part. I can get some pressure now - enough for it too light but can't build it up for a nice blue flame. Think i'll keep playing until i suss it out.
justcamping justcamping
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#44 28 Feb 2010 20:37
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when you put the pump or plunger back in make sure it locks into the inner pipe which locks it up to keep the presure in as in when you pump it 20 times you always turn it to lock it when pushing it back in if it s not gone back properly you loose the locking of system for the pressure
da_big_chuck da_big_chuck
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#45 2 Mar 2010 10:07
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In reply to Post #1000
great advice
da_big_chuck da_big_chuck
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#46 2 Mar 2010 10:07
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great advice
16mmPOPUP 16mmPOPUP
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#47 3 Mar 2010 17:05
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Great info. Cheers everyone.

Have a double burner and had issues with a leaking on-off valve as dripping fuel was collecting. Reckoned it was a blocked genny causing a back up of pressure escaping out of the on-off valve - confirmed by a quick phonecall to the Tackle Box (Coleman spares and repair centre).

After stripping down the genny assembly and boiling it in water for 15 minutes then rebuilding it and hey presto...
...ROARING BLUE FLAMES on both hobs. Just like new!

Thanks to this thread I've saved £15-25 on spares + postage charges .
simonwwfc simonwwfc
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#48 27 Mar 2010 11:10
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im having dire prob with my double burner keeps burning yellow flame and never turns to blue after a while bloody keeps getting everything all black had to resort to jacks gas cooker last week , plus i dont run it on petrol only aspen 4t ?? any ideas
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