Good job rebuilding your stove and pump! You have ruled out potential fuel issues, leaving little remaining to check. I suggest putting a big...
Don’t give up! There are sources for replacement generators now. I recently bought one, new in package, for $25 on FB Marketplace. Took a...
Found another telling hit; Photos of Le Mollay-Littry in 1944 | D-Day Overlord With black censor marks and different unit and location claims....
The only “hit” my computer identified was this; Soldiers cook rations in the field in Trévières, France on 26 June 1944 | The Digital Collections...
Unfortunately we live in the age of AI image fabrication/ manipulation. Use caution with claimed historical images. This might be a real...
I apologize, I misunderstood your question. The gap between the nozzle and the big hole is correct. The spray from the nozzle draws air into...
I think a part is missing. It’s probably hiding somewhere on or under your table. I don’t have a Model 505 but do have a Model 400. It uses a...
The decision comes down to your comfort level and usage. How critical is maximum reliability? How far from civilization do you plan to go? I'm...
Tony beat me to it! Old Coleman Parts > Generators > Stove Generator- 400B/440/442/508A/508B/533 - C013 Sorry, no aftermarket copies I know of....
Suggest replacing the generator. Coleman generators are designed to be wear parts, replaced when they eventually plug or are damaged. You can...
Here is a link to the owners manual; https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/coleman-442-manual.33547/ Also, your location is listed as UK. Per...
Here’s a beginner’s guide to your Coleman 442. It’s a good stove. With a little repair work it should be running reliably again. First the...
Hi John! I have a 1983 Firefly identical to yours. It still runs fine on the original black & white fuel line. No leaks. It runs as reliable...
Wow, that photo explains a lot! I thought the brass cylinder was part of the valve body. It did not come out when I removed the lever. Your...
Hi mstewart! Yes, those Coleman 400 generators are challenging to work on. Coleman did not design them for repair. Sorry I did not mention...
You could shop for a replacement part. Web search found this source in Spain. The seller's valve looks like the plastic version of the fuel/air...
Coleman 425f, not “325f”. Sorry. Long day welding…
I think you are nearing success. The blue flame means your stove is capable of running successfully. What remains is to figure out how to stop...
Hi Drew, you have a potentially great stove! It just needs a little TLC to recover from a long idle. A similar Coleman 425f was gifted to me...
Coleman’s steel fuel tanks are brazed with copper. The crimps hold the joint tight as the tank passes through the brazing furnace. Hopefully...
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