In reply to Post #1175
Thanks for the note.
I contacted Coleman UK and a quite helpful chap had the following to say:
[...]your problem is the check valve ( one way valve ) which is in the bottom of the pump cylinder these do normally perish over time ( i.e. years ) these cost £9.99 & can be replaced by using a 3/4 " metal file & a pair of molgrips simply unscrew & replace
I ordered the part (which btw appears to cost 25% of that in the US...) and will let you know how it goes when I receive it.
Cheers
Alex
Thanks for the note.
I contacted Coleman UK and a quite helpful chap had the following to say:
[...]your problem is the check valve ( one way valve ) which is in the bottom of the pump cylinder these do normally perish over time ( i.e. years ) these cost £9.99 & can be replaced by using a 3/4 " metal file & a pair of molgrips simply unscrew & replace
I ordered the part (which btw appears to cost 25% of that in the US...) and will let you know how it goes when I receive it.
Cheers
Alex
In reply to Post #1174
Hi, just had the same problem. I f you take off the pump mechanism, the bar that slots into it may be jammed. It can be freed carefully using a pair of pliers.
Hi, just had the same problem. I f you take off the pump mechanism, the bar that slots into it may be jammed. It can be freed carefully using a pair of pliers.
In reply to Post #1176
Well, the check valve got here alright, but it proved impossible to take out the old one, so I'm pretty much stuck with a brick. I tried car mechanics and metal shops around the village we're at now, none of them could extract what seems like a totally stuck valve.
Field serviceability... not impressed.
Well, the check valve got here alright, but it proved impossible to take out the old one, so I'm pretty much stuck with a brick. I tried car mechanics and metal shops around the village we're at now, none of them could extract what seems like a totally stuck valve.
Field serviceability... not impressed.
hi guys, been having problems with my stove for a bit and decided to investigate, found the generator was partially blocked so took it off and soaked it and was quite impressed at the amount of crap i got out of it to be honest. now when i came to put it back on somehow the valve inside the generator has slipped back up inside and i cant seem to get at it to get it out.
any ideas guys?
do i need to get a new generator and if so where is best to buy from? and how do i stop this happening with a new one.
many thanks in advance
any ideas guys?
do i need to get a new generator and if so where is best to buy from? and how do i stop this happening with a new one.
many thanks in advance
Do you mean the non return ball bearing valve Richard?
If so i think the spring goes on them and you have to replace the whole generator.
I rang up coleman and they gave me a parts department they use in the uk.
Im sure the company i used is Johncross. If not try oldgeezer on the forum is pretty clued up about coleman stoves.
Try this website for spares, Im not sure if its the cheapest but the prices seem reasonable.
Johnscross spares
If so i think the spring goes on them and you have to replace the whole generator.
I rang up coleman and they gave me a parts department they use in the uk.
Im sure the company i used is Johncross. If not try oldgeezer on the forum is pretty clued up about coleman stoves.
Try this website for spares, Im not sure if its the cheapest but the prices seem reasonable.
Johnscross spares
In reply to Post #1179
Just hook it out with a stringer needle or similar , preferably an old one if you dont fancy petrol residue on one you use for baits 
. hook behind it and pull gently,
Just hook it out with a stringer needle or similar
, preferably an old one if you dont fancy petrol residue on one you use for baits . hook behind it and pull gently,
i managed to get it back with an old needle. works good as new now. burns a bit high at first (like 3foot flames) but Im cooking again ;-)
Having real trouble with my sportster 553, at first it would light then go out after a few seconds......quite annoying when trying to have the first brew of the day, now it doesnt realease any fuel at all and wont light (and yep theres plenty of pressure in there!) its probally done 300 nights without any repairs etc since new before I started getting problems with it but as im useless mechanically I havnt got a clue! Im guessing theres a serious blockage somewhere!
Im very tempted to just chuck it and buy another!
Any ideas?
Im very tempted to just chuck it and buy another!
Any ideas?
In reply to Post #1183
blocked genny, mate. follow previous advice.
blocked genny, mate. follow previous advice.
In reply to Post #1184
cheers dude, not confident fiddling with things do you know if there is anywhere I can send it to be done?
cheers dude, not confident fiddling with things do you know if there is anywhere I can send it to be done?
In reply to Post #1185
Well after having a good read of this thread I just took the Coleman apart and give the generator a good clean inside and out (took the wire out and give that a good clean too), seems to be running like new FOR NOW! Hasn't run like that in years!
Its now in the rucksack ready for the early morning brew test tomorrow when I get down the Pit!
Thanks all who have posted in this thread, all the info really helped 
Well after having a good read of this thread I just took the Coleman apart and give the generator a good clean inside and out (took the wire out and give that a good clean too), seems to be running like new FOR NOW! Hasn't run like that in years!
Its now in the rucksack ready for the early morning brew test tomorrow when I get down the Pit!
Thanks all who have posted in this thread, all the info really helped
In reply to Post #1000
Just fired my first Coleman up today (I bought it off Ebay) and it works a treat.
Great advice in this thread though.
Nice one.
Just fired my first Coleman up today (I bought it off Ebay) and it works a treat.
Great advice in this thread though.
Nice one.
In reply to Post #1186
I'm on the bank now, just had a fish so went to steam my chod and can't get any pressure in Coleman just loads of free play in pump, took pump off and doesn't look worn or split? Any ideas?
I'm on the bank now, just had a fish so went to steam my chod and can't get any pressure in Coleman just loads of free play in pump, took pump off and doesn't look worn or split? Any ideas?
In reply to Post #1188
Performed open heart surgery (took the pump out a few times!) in a desperate plea to have a coffee, seems ok now, may buy a spare pump/seal to keep in rucksack though'
Performed open heart surgery (took the pump out a few times!) in a desperate plea to have a coffee, seems ok now, may buy a spare pump/seal to keep in rucksack though'
In reply to Post #1189
Probally a silly question but havnt got any 3 in 1 for my new pump, got some gun oil for my shotgun, is the same?
Probally a silly question but havnt got any 3 in 1 for my new pump, got some gun oil for my shotgun, is the same?