Cup Washer for M-1942-MOD Stove

Discussion in 'Fettling Forum' started by delviedale, Jun 3, 2006.

  1. delviedale

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    I am in need of a leather cup washer for my M-1942 military stove. The old girl was running perfectly and was my favorite camping stove. My boys tell me to go to Wal-Mart and buy a new stove but I say "NEVER!". Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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  2. Lance

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    Dave send me a PM with your address and i'll send you one. It will take a couple of weeks before i get home but once there i can send it out. there should be one inside the pump storage area. or have you used it already?
     
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    Hi,
    I am new to this site and fascinated. I am interested in getting either a Coleman 520, Aladdin MOD 1942, or a M1950 stove to use for SHTF scenarios and for car camping. Of the three models, which is best regarding reliability, safety and overall performance? Thanks for your input. Where can I find information and tips on the various models? Is the MOD 1942 Aladdin a good and reliable stove? I have an Aladdin Blue Flame heater and I love it...a quality heater if there ever was one.
     
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    I have one of each. I suggest going for a new unissued M1950 from an army surplus place. They arent cheap but compare it to an MSR white gas stove with a spares kit and you will see its not much different in cost. You can get a fresh filler neck seal and pump valve seal from oldcolemanparts.com, the originals will probably be too hard and cracked to use. Your pump leather will need a bit of oil as well.

    https://picasaweb.google.com/114171463053197277461/USArmyM1950GasolineStove
     
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    Thanks for the input, David. Is there a particular maker of the 1950 model you prefer? I am hearing to stay with the Coleman or the Rogers stove. I thought about chucking the whole idea of getting one of these until I found out a lot of the new stoves are made in China and are of dismal quality. My old Green lantern always worked no matter what!

    Best,

    Alex
     
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    Hi Alex,
    Welcome to CCS!

    You'll get opinions all over the map on which to get. The later models(mostly SMP) are a bit rougher on finish, but IMHO they all run equally well. But those newer(1980s) ones will most likely have good, serviceable rubber and not require much if any work.

    I do find the Coleman and Rogers to be a bit more polished and solid. So a few seals and you're good to go regardless. I shy away from using the rubber spares in the tube and get fresh stuff.

    Mike
     
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