I have just joined the site after coming into the possession of the 442. I need some advice on an overhaul of the stove. It's seen better days. Just need a heads up on what to look out for, what common problems / solutions I need to know about...many thanks
Hello and welcome. If you do a search on this site you will find a few threads on your stove including some that do not run on unleaded (white gas only). The stove construction is similar for both versions. Sight unseen it's hard to know everything that needs overhauling but typically Coleman stoves can be brought back to life with these first steps: 1) replace fuel cap gasket 2) soak pump leather in oil to bring it back or replace it. 3) Install a new generator If these don't do it, perhaps you could post some pics and a diagnosis. I would also recommend NOT using unleaded fuel. White gas is much cleaner and easier on your stove. When working properly, the 442 is a sweet stove. Good luck! Jerry
Hi, I've had bad luck using unleaded auto fuel in my 442 dual fuel stove. Somewhere I read it's best to run any Coleman dual fuel stove at full throttle when using auto fuel. Idling/partial throttle seems to leave a lot of deposits in the generator. Even with Coleman fuel, I've found it beneficial to run the stove at full throttle for a minute or so before shutting it down. This is supposed to help burn out volatile stuff in the generator which could turn to varnish/carbon left on its own. This drill hasn't hurt any of my stoves and may have helped one or two. Other than that, I think Jerry covered most anything I could add. Rick C
Usual culprits on these stoves are as stated above although on mine the pump washer was rubber. I replaced it with viton rubber as it didnt mean making a leather one. Otherwise watch out for the o rings in the control valve.They dont give any clues they are about to split before spewing fuel everywhere. (much better this happens before lighting the match. beyond that they are pretty bullet proof. Mine had a rusty tank for reasons unknown and made a great disection posted here a long while ago if you want to search but not a lot of help for a mostly healthy stove
Thanks, I have it in bits now, the generator wire had the small hook off, so I managed to find it and put it back. How does it stay on the wire? Does the wire just thread into it round the right angle? Seems a little unsecure? Am going to put it together and give it a try.
..... "the generator wire had the small hook off" I wonder what you mean, a photo can help. We like pictures of stoves. I am not thinking that you mean the jet cleaner wire. And there is a thread by @presscall https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/coleman-442-feather-dismantled.13299/ Ken in NC
