I am looking for reference materials to restore to working condition a 1943-dated Coleman 520 GI pocket stove. I am looking first for information on disassembly and inspection, and ultimately, proper operation once completed.

Thanks,

Bob,
On the left under Information Resources click on Catalogs and Parts. Under Coleman you will find the 502 diagram. I re-furbished one not to long ago. They are a straight forward design. If you need any help left me know. I you want addition info. look under links at the bottom of the page and goto
http://www.oldtownyucca.com/coleman/

Lots of Coleman information and some harder to find parts are available there.

Chuck

Chuck, thanks, but I need the 520 GI pocket stove information, not a 502. My first priority is disasembling without damaging!

Thanks again,

Bob B

Bob,
Sorry about that. I should have paid closer attention. Try this link

http://www.oldtownyucca.com/coleman/scans/520_1.htm

Chuck

This is exactly right. Thanks! Now, to find some replacement parts....

Bob,
I read a post here awhile back about stress fractures with the fuel tank on the model 520's. If you can pressurize the stove check it in a bucket of water to find any leaks.

Chuck