Howdy, Brother! I purchased some Coleman camping gear, including the 425F stove in 1989. The children grew up so fast but had some great Coleman camping memories. I haven't had any issues but it's nice to know that everything can be refurbished - Thanks to your detailed video. Thanks again and Drive-On, Cowboy! 🤠
I share your appreciation for these old Colman stoves. I bought my first one, a 425E in 1972/73. Still works fine! Thanks for the guided tour that'll help a lot of people bring there old ones back to life!.
Great video! I just got a 425F on eBay and it looks brand new. Maybe used once. I remember trying these stoves out as a Boy Scout and always wanted one. This video was perfect for future maintenance. Thanks!
Just picked up my first 425 at a yard sale for $10. It's a '98 model and looks to be in really good shape. The corner is dented in pretty bad but doesn't seem to affect functionality or levelness. Went through and cleaned it with a rag dipped in soapy water. Can't wait to get it out to the lake! Your videos are super helpful. I'm a newbie but I already share the same love for these stoves!
I wish you were my brother in law or next door neighbor. I like your reloading videos too. I was given an unused ‘99 425 f a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to use it
I bought one on ebay a few years back that worked but not very well. It has a gold tank. I watched a couple of this guys vids and cleaned it up. I didn't have any carb cleaner so I bought some STP injector cleaner and ran a bottle through it! Throws out a nice blue flame now!
I own 2 of these Coleman 425 stove. My 1st one looks a little beat up but works well. Somebody gave me my 2nd one. Put when I tried to pump up the pressure. It did seem to do anything. 2nd stove is also better looking. Thanks for this video very informative.
Nice video! Tysm. Great advice. I have three Coleman's, and the third one I found on the street, for free. The outside was not that great...I haven't taken the tank apart yet, but am using a propane converter on it currently. Works flawlessly! It's a 413e.....
Great video! I always avoided this type of stove due to not really knowing anything about them. After seeing your video I don’t have that fear of the unknown! Your breakdown and explanation of all the parts really help to understand the beauty of these stoves. Now I’m off to find a old Colman or similar at a yard sale! Thanks Jiujitsu2000, Happy 4th July
Another awesome Coleman. Just came from week of camping and used my every day at least once (too hot to eat much). Not a single issue. As long as you take your time priming. I noticed it's a bit better on priming if you'll fill up a burner with some fuel.
I think you said that air coming out of the pump when removing your thumb indicates an issue with the check valve? I have a 425 that while running hisses loudly. I'm going to take it apart and clean it but I'm wondering if I need to invest in a check valve tool.
I have what I think is a 425E. I cleaned it but I can't get the spring out of the tube to clean it. I've soaked the tube in brake parts cleaner for a week but the spring still is stuck in the tube. I use unleaded gas in it. Maybe that's the problem. Any suggestions as to how to get the spring out?
I have the 425 F. I love it but I can't make it go to simmer even with a new generator, Is it possible to make the main burner simmer or is it necessary to light both burners and use the smaller burner to the left?
Not sure if you know about or have wawa gas stations where you are but you can actually get their fuel without ethanol in it. That’s what I run in my car and it definitely runs more efficiently and smoother.
I’m not sure if TH-cam let my comment through for some reason- I’m in Aus and my 428 stove floods when trying to light it and fuel drips out of the burner tube and I end up with a big fire- I’ve stripped it completely and found nothing wrong- it worked fine up until last week- any ideas?
Great videos, really enjoy and appreciate them. Have a question I think you can help with. I finally got around to taking apart my stove and making it right. I bought it in 88, used it about ten years and then sat undisturbed until I had kids and we started camping about 8 years ago. I could usually make it work, but my teenage sons have had trouble with it the last couple times they've been out with it. Finally clogged up. So took it apart to clean it and all was going pretty well, except the graphite packing was totally gone. Tried wrapping graphite packing (plumbing supply) around the stem, would work for one cycle, then gum up and leak. Anyways, finally ordered the part from old Coleman parts and waiting to come in. Question is, is there a retaining clip that goes on the valve stem on the 425F?. I can see it clearly on 425E videos and parts diagrams, but not really on the 425F diagrams or any videos out there. When I took mine apart, there was no ring in that groove (or it popped off and fell somewhere without me hearing, seeing, or able to find it). I did cut and squeeze a piece of wire that fits pretty good as a retaining ring. Anyways I'd appreciate any insight you can give on reassembling the valve stem with the new packing coming from Coleman. Thanks a bunch.
Excellent comment! If I remember correctly there is a little keeper and a circle clip that both ride against the packing. The keeper had a flat end and a recessed end. The flat end rides against the packing. I hope this information helps you out... thank you for support you give my channel!
@@jiujitsu2000 Thanks, I almost forgot about the beveled spacer thing. Thankfully I managed to keep a hold of that one, I'll let you know how it works out. Really appreciate your reply and help. Have a good week.
Alright, so the part arrived and I installed. Works, but may need some adjustment and/or breaking in. If I tighten the nut enough to not leak at the stem, then it takes a while for fuel to stop flowing to the burner. Plus it's just hard to turn the knob. If I loosen the nut to where the burner is responsive, it leaks at the stem. Think it's getting more responsive, so maybe there is a break-in period of sorts with the packing - Please feel free to offer any insight you want/can. I'll report back with any updates as we go.
Good afternoon my friend I have a question would a colman stove work in a Tiny Home. And what are the pro and con of this stove. Are is it safe to use it in cold weather yes or no. Please let me know.
Hi -I’m in Aus and have a Coleman three burner 428 stove and I’m having major problems with it and it’s quite dangerous- not many stove experts over here so I’ve been relying on TH-cam videos to try to fix it. I’ve completely stripped it but it’s still not working probably- it was working fine and then started to flood and when I tried to light it the fuel drips out of the burner tube and spills out into the floor of the stove and the flame stays yellow and gets worse when I turn the lighting lever down- any ideas?
Carefully remove the orifice nut at the end of the generator. Clean the threads with wire brush, add teflon tape in the proper rotation. Install nut on to the threaded pipe. Run on by hand being careful that the fine generator needle does not get bent. Tighten orifice nut until it stops. The leak and dripping should be history and the stove will work well. Just did this to my 1962 coleman 4m with the same issue. Stopped the leak and great blue flame now
I just picked up a COLEMAN 425F I saw it at a pawn shop. And I never heard of it before, But I love finding, restoring, and using ANTIQUE ITEMS. But I do have two questions. Where do I find one of those: "CHECK VALVE TOOLS" you used in this video? Because I also love collecting TOOLS no matter how old it is (Being a MECHANIC 43 YEARS what do you expect). And anytime, and everytime I find something "ANTIQUE" I always expect to do a (As we MECHANICS call it): "COMPLETE TEAR DOWN, AND REBUILD" which I always enjoy doing no matter how dirty the job is. The second question is: What did you mean by "GRAPHITE"? Are you talking like a GASKET, SEAL, ETC?
Excellent comment and questions. 1- you can get the check valve removal tool on eBay. They're a little pricy. 2- the graphite packing is a seal. You can get them online at oldcolemanparts.com
@jiujitsu2000 I apologize for the ignorance on my part as I don't hardly understand anything about computers. I was an "EXTREME WORKAHOLIC" until I was forced on DISABILITY due to being a lifelong EPILEPTIC, plus I had "TWO BACK TO BACK HEART ATTACKS" while on the job. Computer classes weren't an option when I graduated tells the story. Is there even a slight possibility of finding that tool at a: "AUTO PARTS HOUSE, PAWN SHOP, or even crazier chance: MAC TOOLS, SNAP-ON TOOLS?" Because like you, I've always believed in: "USING THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB". The "COLEMAN 425F" I found cost me "$50.00", But if it works, That's fine by me.
Coleman used the cheapest zinc plating possible on the burners and tubes. Clean them all up and spray on VHT silver and forget about them the rest of your life. Coleman used so many different shades of green(saw a stack of seven stoves and each one had a different green), it's better to take a panel down to a auto paint shop and have them mix up a rattle can for you of that color. Cost about $20. If that's "too much" to put into an old stove, then there's no hope for you in getting things correct.....lol.
Was your English teacher absent all the way through Elementary School? What is your issue with saying the phrase "to be"? As in "this stove needs cleaned" instead of "to be cleaned"?
Howdy, Brother! I purchased some Coleman camping gear, including the 425F stove in 1989. The children grew up so fast but had some great Coleman camping memories. I haven't had any issues but it's nice to know that everything can be refurbished - Thanks to your detailed video. Thanks again and Drive-On, Cowboy! 🤠
I have a vey similar model from the early 70s, handed down from my father (RIP). Still works like a charm!
My dad gave me his and when I asked when he first used it he said they were on a hunting trip when Mr Kennedy got shot!! It still works today.
Love these old stoves!
The best!
I share your appreciation for these old Colman stoves. I bought my first one, a 425E in 1972/73. Still works fine!
Thanks for the guided tour that'll help a lot of people bring there old ones back to life!.
Great video! I just got a 425F on eBay and it looks brand new. Maybe used once. I remember trying these stoves out as a Boy Scout and always wanted one. This video was perfect for future maintenance. Thanks!
This is a very Good 😊 exelentes video that is exactly what I am needed to repair my Stove thanks
Just picked up my first 425 at a yard sale for $10. It's a '98 model and looks to be in really good shape. The corner is dented in pretty bad but doesn't seem to affect functionality or levelness. Went through and cleaned it with a rag dipped in soapy water. Can't wait to get it out to the lake! Your videos are super helpful. I'm a newbie but I already share the same love for these stoves!
Excellent comment, thank you for sharing. I'm Hatoyama my video helped you out
I wish you were my brother in law or next door neighbor. I like your reloading videos too. I was given an unused ‘99 425 f a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to use it
Thank you for the kind words and support that means a lot! I'd be a great neighbor unless you got a dog that barks all the time... lol
I have an old stove like this and it defiantly need some tank maintenance. Thanks for the video.
Looks like you had fun.thanks for showing us how to maintain the camp stove.
Nice job! Love those Coleman stoves and all your Coleman vids!
I bought one on ebay a few years back that worked but not very well. It has a gold tank. I watched a couple of this guys vids and cleaned it up. I didn't have any carb cleaner so I bought some STP injector cleaner and ran a bottle through it! Throws out a nice blue flame now!
Very good commentary on how you did it. I have a bunch of coleman stoves to clean and get ready got service and your video helped me a lot! Thank you!
Excellent comment... thank you!
I just found one of these in a dumpster complete. I am going to strip it and renew it. I thought that would be a fun little project.
Hi my friend and happy 4th and God Bless
Thank you brotha! Right back at ya!
Thanks for these videos. Wonderful knowledge for knowing how to work on these bad boys and keep them running for many years!
Fantastic Ive got that same stove had it since the 80s much better than the new ones its a tank.. 2 burners is all yeah need .. great rebuild 🇺🇸👍
Totally agree
Thanks for the video. I really enjoy watching these Coleman stoves videos. Have a Blessed July 4th weekend.
Glad you like them! Awesome! Thank you!
Nice job on the stove. Thanks for these vids.
Glad you like them!
Love old Coleman
I own 2 of these Coleman 425 stove. My 1st one looks a little beat up but works well. Somebody gave me my 2nd one. Put when I tried to pump up the pressure. It did seem to do anything. 2nd stove is also better looking. Thanks for this video very informative.
Hi from Syracuse NY brother outstanding job
Hey, thanks!
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing this. Much appreciated my friend. Blessings.
Nice video! Tysm. Great advice.
I have three Coleman's, and the third one I found on the street, for free. The outside was not that great...I haven't taken the tank apart yet, but am using a propane converter on it currently. Works flawlessly! It's a 413e.....
Nice, I ordered a check valve tool to help save me some trouble!!
Merci ,tank you.❤❤❤❤
Great video! I always avoided this type of stove due to not really knowing anything about them. After seeing your video I don’t have that fear of the unknown! Your breakdown and explanation of all the parts really help to understand the beauty of these stoves. Now I’m off to find a old Colman or similar at a yard sale!
Thanks Jiujitsu2000, Happy 4th July
Awesome! Thank you!
Another awesome Coleman. Just came from week of camping and used my every day at least once (too hot to eat much). Not a single issue. As long as you take your time priming. I noticed it's a bit better on priming if you'll fill up a burner with some fuel.
Youre an asset to coleman stoves man. Love it. Happy Independence Day🇺🇸🍺🌄🍦🥩🌽🍉
Thanks! You too!
Great video!
Thanks for the visit. Awesome! Thank you!
Did he forget to clean the GEN. spring and tube.?
Catching up
I think you said that air coming out of the pump when removing your thumb indicates an issue with the check valve? I have a 425 that while running hisses loudly. I'm going to take it apart and clean it but I'm wondering if I need to invest in a check valve tool.
I have what I think is a 425E. I cleaned it but I can't get the spring out of the tube to clean it. I've soaked the tube in brake parts cleaner for a week but the spring still is stuck in the tube.
I use unleaded gas in it. Maybe that's the problem.
Any suggestions as to how to get the spring out?
I have the 425 F. I love it but I can't make it go to simmer even with a new generator, Is it possible to make the main burner simmer or is it necessary to light both burners and use the smaller burner to the left?
Not sure if you know about or have wawa gas stations where you are but you can actually get their fuel without ethanol in it. That’s what I run in my car and it definitely runs more efficiently and smoother.
I’m not sure if TH-cam let my comment through for some reason- I’m in Aus and my 428 stove floods when trying to light it and fuel drips out of the burner tube and I end up with a big fire- I’ve stripped it completely and found nothing wrong- it worked fine up until last week- any ideas?
Great videos, really enjoy and appreciate them. Have a question I think you can help with. I finally got around to taking apart my stove and making it right. I bought it in 88, used it about ten years and then sat undisturbed until I had kids and we started camping about 8 years ago. I could usually make it work, but my teenage sons have had trouble with it the last couple times they've been out with it. Finally clogged up. So took it apart to clean it and all was going pretty well, except the graphite packing was totally gone. Tried wrapping graphite packing (plumbing supply) around the stem, would work for one cycle, then gum up and leak. Anyways, finally ordered the part from old Coleman parts and waiting to come in. Question is, is there a retaining clip that goes on the valve stem on the 425F?. I can see it clearly on 425E videos and parts diagrams, but not really on the 425F diagrams or any videos out there. When I took mine apart, there was no ring in that groove (or it popped off and fell somewhere without me hearing, seeing, or able to find it). I did cut and squeeze a piece of wire that fits pretty good as a retaining ring. Anyways I'd appreciate any insight you can give on reassembling the valve stem with the new packing coming from Coleman. Thanks a bunch.
Excellent comment! If I remember correctly there is a little keeper and a circle clip that both ride against the packing. The keeper had a flat end and a recessed end. The flat end rides against the packing. I hope this information helps you out... thank you for support you give my channel!
@@jiujitsu2000 Thanks, I almost forgot about the beveled spacer thing. Thankfully I managed to keep a hold of that one, I'll let you know how it works out. Really appreciate your reply and help. Have a good week.
Alright, so the part arrived and I installed. Works, but may need some adjustment and/or breaking in. If I tighten the nut enough to not leak at the stem, then it takes a while for fuel to stop flowing to the burner. Plus it's just hard to turn the knob. If I loosen the nut to where the burner is responsive, it leaks at the stem. Think it's getting more responsive, so maybe there is a break-in period of sorts with the packing - Please feel free to offer any insight you want/can. I'll report back with any updates as we go.
Where can I get the check valve tool?😎👍
tengo una coleman 425E la bomba por el orificio que se le tapa con el dedo, al momento de bombear, sale aire, no dura prendida, que sera?
Where can I buy a check valve tool?
Amazon has them for 130 bucks.
I got mine on ebay for $40
Good afternoon my friend I have a question would a colman stove
work in a Tiny Home. And what are the pro and con of this stove. Are is it safe
to use it in cold weather yes or no.
Please let me know.
Yes they are, but you'll NEED good VENTELATION
I thought low octane gas had more additives. Our winter time fuel is oxigenated too. Does that make any difference to the stove?
Happy 4th everybody.
Hi -I’m in Aus and have a Coleman three burner 428 stove and I’m having major problems with it and it’s quite dangerous- not many stove experts over here so I’ve been relying on TH-cam videos to try to fix it. I’ve completely stripped it but it’s still not working probably- it was working fine and then started to flood and when I tried to light it the fuel drips out of the burner tube and spills out into the floor of the stove and the flame stays yellow and gets worse when I turn the lighting lever down- any ideas?
Carefully remove the orifice nut at the end of the generator. Clean the threads with wire brush, add teflon tape in the proper rotation.
Install nut on to the threaded pipe. Run on by hand being careful that the fine generator needle does not get bent. Tighten orifice nut until it stops. The leak and dripping should be history and the stove will work well. Just did this to my 1962 coleman 4m with the same issue. Stopped the leak and great blue flame now
I just picked up a COLEMAN 425F
I saw it at a pawn shop.
And I never heard of it before,
But I love finding, restoring, and using ANTIQUE ITEMS.
But I do have two questions.
Where do I find one of those:
"CHECK VALVE TOOLS" you used in this video?
Because I also love collecting TOOLS no matter how old it is
(Being a MECHANIC 43 YEARS what do you expect).
And anytime, and everytime I find something "ANTIQUE"
I always expect to do a
(As we MECHANICS call it):
"COMPLETE TEAR DOWN, AND REBUILD" which I always enjoy doing no matter how dirty the job is.
The second question is:
What did you mean by "GRAPHITE"?
Are you talking like a GASKET, SEAL, ETC?
Excellent comment and questions. 1- you can get the check valve removal tool on eBay. They're a little pricy. 2- the graphite packing is a seal. You can get them online at oldcolemanparts.com
@jiujitsu2000
I apologize for the ignorance on my part as I don't hardly understand anything about computers.
I was an "EXTREME WORKAHOLIC" until I was forced on DISABILITY due to being a lifelong EPILEPTIC, plus I had
"TWO BACK TO BACK
HEART ATTACKS" while on the job.
Computer classes weren't an option when I graduated tells the story.
Is there even a slight possibility of finding that tool at a:
"AUTO PARTS HOUSE,
PAWN SHOP, or even crazier chance:
MAC TOOLS, SNAP-ON TOOLS?"
Because like you,
I've always believed in:
"USING THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB".
The "COLEMAN 425F" I found cost me
"$50.00",
But if it works,
That's fine by me.
You make repair and maintenance of these stoves a breeze 👍
What does the F stand for in this model?
You just used soap and water to clean the tank? I just picked up the same stove and have a lot of thick build up in the tank.
I don’t have graphite. I used an automotive o-ring. 🤷♂️
🙏
Coleman used the cheapest zinc plating possible on the burners and tubes. Clean them all up and spray on VHT silver and forget about them the rest of your life. Coleman used so many different shades of green(saw a stack of seven stoves and each one had a different green), it's better to take a panel down to a auto paint shop and have them mix up a rattle can for you of that color. Cost about $20. If that's "too much" to put into an old stove, then there's no hope for you in getting things correct.....lol.
Was your English teacher absent all the way through Elementary School? What is your issue with saying the phrase "to be"? As in "this stove needs cleaned" instead of "to be cleaned"?
Bad boy? How can you tell it's a boy?