I have a 2399 from the early 70's that is in very good condition all considering, save for the seals. I want to take it apart and replace O rings etc., or whatever rubber bits are leaking. Is there a trick to taking this stove apart to get at the insides? There are no screws on the outside. I want to separate the white part from the green part ( see here fo pictures https://goo.gl/sAhhTF ) Any advice is appreciated before I start improvising.
I am going to partially answer my own question. I see the burners have to come off, two of which unscrewed easily. The middle one will not move, what's the best way to grip it to get enough force on it without damage?
Welcome to CCS. I don't get anything with your picture link, and none of the other postings of this model include photos. You can post a photo here using the 'Upload a File' button below the writing area of the posts. Doing that will make it much easier for one of us to answer. That said, the middle burner is likely attached the same way as the other two. If that's the case, you need lubricant and time. A good penetrating oil, like a 50/50 mix of acetone/ATF, applied daily for several days or weeks will eventually break through the corrosion and allow you to unscrew the burner without damage. Again, a good photo would allow a better diagnosis. ....Arch
Ok, well, shut my mouth. The center burner looks different from the other two, and may be attached in a different way. ....Arch
Hi, sorry for reviving an old thread, but I signed up just to answer this. I just got myself an equally good condition 2399 and was trying to figure out how it comes apart. This was one of the first hits on Google. @ArchMc I can happily confirm all three burners simply unscrew counterclockwise. The main enamelled deck is only kept down by the screw clamping force of the three burner heads above it. I've found it doesn't take much gunk, old dried oil, or rust for the burners to be well stuck. Best to fire them for at least 5-10mins and get them real hot before attempting removal with large wide mouth pliers. The burners are steel and the piping below is copper/bronze/brass and dissimilar metal corrosion is always present. The middle top one only looks different because its a bit smaller. Regarding >>O rings etc., or whatever rubber bits are leaking<< there are few, mainly in the valve block behind the fire intensity control knobs. They should be lubricated lightly ideally with thick silicone lube like Super Lube 51004 Synthetic Oil with PTFE. The burners are a metal on metal seal, and should only be lubricated with a high temp dry lubricant like graphite powder. Have fun cookin!
