Hello all, I am sure you have covered this before but I am new here so please be bear with me. I have recently come into possion of an old Coleman 9a 2 burner campstove. I have been looking for some info on it but haven't had much luck so I find myself here. The stove is in nice shape with only some minor scuffing( most likely due to the fact I rescued it from the local transfer station), a bit of bottom rust and appears to be complete, http://www3.sympatico.ca/ehi/Coleman9a.jpg The name is stencil painted on it and it has stamped pat. pending on the fold up legs and "The Coleman Lamp Co. Ltd, Toronto - Canada" is stamped in the body under the handle. I would like any information I can find on this old gem. I found one other mention of the stove stating it dates to 1924 -1925 is this true? How do I light it? The tank smells of auto petrol, is this what it runs on? I have other Coleman products that get used semi-regularly my trusty 505 Pocket II, 510A heater, Empire 237 lamp, model 200 lamp, and 321C lamp, an in box 421 Tourist stove and the wife's 425 stove. So I am somewhat familer with basic Coleman operation but I just don't want to risk it on this one. Does anyone have or know where to get a manual for this one? Someone did take really good care of it before its fall from favor, should I just put it on the shelf as it is to old or dangerous. Pleae help me out here. Could someone point me towards a good referance site or another collector with one? Although it is a lot heavier than our new ones I and I don't think I will portage with it I stil would like to try it out. Thanks to all, NITZ
Hi Nitz I have a 9C (I beleive) and I'm in the same boat. It's sitting on a shelf in the garage till I find out more. Iain May the Spirits keep on shining on Ontario (2 Model 9's, wow)
There is very little written about the box stoves. I couldn't find a reference to the 9A.All that I have heard is this guys hunch or "I believe " I don't like to pass that on as fact. I know you could probably get lighting instructions from someone on Yahoo Coleman Group. I myself haven't been blessed with any of the old two burners. (really old that is) I have a full line up of the Green machines ,Boy do they gobble space! Dan
Here is my advice for what it's worth; First rinse the tank clean with fresh Coleman fuel, second check the filler gasket of the tank to ensure it is in proper fettle. Check the air pump to ensure it pumps and the non-return valve works properly. Assumeing all works proper fill with fresh fuel, pump it up and then light it according to the instructions for your other coleman stoves. It should work properly after a short "Warm up" session. lance PS If your uncomfortable with this procedure send me the stove and i will fettle it proper and then add it to my collection after compensating you for your time, and expenses.
Hi Lance, I'll try to get pictures off to you. This is not your normal Coleman. I've lite many Coleman Suitcases and I ain't seen anything like it. The tank swings out of the case. It will detach but it's meant to stay attached I presume unless filling. It has a trough that it would appear that you would fill with something to preheat the generator. If I can remember rightly, the leather washer would be able a 1". The local stores don't carry carry parts for this model. Iain P.S. If someone wants to tackle, I'm not the worlds greatest fettler. May the Spirits smile on this suitcase.
lain i'd be pleased to assist you with fettling the stove. Of coarse it is too onld to find "new" parts but you should be able to fire it. First thing i advise is do not preheat the generator with "Devils Spirit" only because this creates great amounts of smoke and flame. Use a double preheat of meths and you should have no problems. If you need a leather for your pump i have one to share, it will have to wait until i get back home though. lance
have lighting instuctions part#s for the model2and9 only difference warming oven goes on #2 have oven with#9 stove got info.from coleman don.t have any luck with them let me know i,ll send copys. mistontherocks.
