The new guy saying hello to all. I know some times forum old timers can get tired of answering the same questions over and over again. So if I ask something like that please forgive me. My father gave me this M1942MOD when I was 9. It was his when he was in the army in the 1950s. He told me never to get rid of it and how versatile it is. So I have hung onto it for 40 years knowing some day I would use it. Well I am getting into disaster preparedness and I am starting to do some camping. So it is time to get this family heirloom into fine working shape. Here is a loaded question, where do I start? Is there directions on how to take it apart? Are there any parts around? Thank you all for your help Ari
There are probably some parts inside the pump shaft, although the leather and rubber bits are going to be rotten. parts are common on ebay, and try oldcolemanparts.com
Hi Ari hello and welcome to CCS and a very nice stove you have there as bajabum said the most common parts that need changing are the filler cap washer the leather pump bucket,looking at the pic it looks and great condition and i dont think there is much work to be done on it, i would check to see if the filler cap washer is intact if so prod it with a nail pin etc to see if it is hard if so you will need to change it,have a look to see if the leather pump cup is all so intact if so it is most proberbly dry and if oiled it and is in good condition it should work the packing gland may need replacing if there is a leak there then tighten the nut and if that does not work then the packing glane will need replacing. a few of our members from the States who are realy expert on coleman stoves will be able to help you if there is any problems
The leather pump cup will need a good wetting with oil to make it seal. The non return valve at the end of the pump will need a new seal, and so will the filler cap. These must be of good nitrile or Viton rubber. Regular rubber is quickly destroyed by fuel. Unscrew the generator that is between the burner and the valve assembly and clean out the inside if it needs it Fuel it and give it ten pumps. Let it stand for an hour to check for leaks. I have the M1950 which is very similar and it's great.
Thank you both for the help. I will start there. It has been a crazy day as I just had dug this stove out of storage. An hour later my wife brought me a small box mark m1950. It was her fathers M1950 that does not look like it had even been used. It still holds pressure. It is marked 1966. So now I have two to clean up. This is going to be fun LOL.
You should be set for preparedness stoves! I recommend using Coleman fuel. While they may burn other fuels, coleman fuel is easier on the stove than gasoline. Welcome to the club!
