Picked this one up at last weekends Missouri gathering. Basically all I did was rebuilt the fuel system, lube up the auxiliary burner control and wipe the case down with boiled linseed oil that was cut with white gas. I believe it has been repainted, but it's been many years ago. These seem to date from the early-mid thirties. The burner is identical to my 2E stove right down to the spring loaded auxiliary burner control. The tank mounted under the stove is identical to my model 16 heater, but has an extra fitting between the valve and gen to get some extra height. Thanks for looking!
Love it. I've got a 906 getting cleaned up at the moment, as a matter of fact just a moment ago I retouch part of the tank, then came in the office to take a break. I get a kick out of the stop they have so can only open it 1/4turn. My 9E has that same manifold I'm pretty sure. Surprised it doesn't have an internal pump.
@Toby Garner Thanks for posting, Toby. I infer from reading the text on the indicator disc that the component I’ve ringed is a ‘Safety Lock’. So, a spring-loaded detent. Activates at the 1/4-turn position? John
Thank you all for the kind words. @presscall John you're correct in your assessment. I'm post a photo showing the backside of the knob that shows the stop. This setup was common by Coleman on large appliances such as heaters, ranges, gas plants, and cabin stoves that were instant lighting starting in the late 20's and on many of the above mentioned would run through into the 50's.
@Toby Garner Thanks for the reminder - I merit one of these , or indeed this since I’ve encountered the device on my Handy Gas Plant! That was a while ago though. John
