Coleman camp stove 426D 3 burner white gas refurbish, renew, refresh, and rebuild.
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2020
- I've always loved the old Coleman camp stoves and in this video I refurbish, renew and rebuild an old 3 burner Coleman 426D Camp stove made in 1968/69 that was neglected and quite a bit dirty.
Coleman doesn't make the 3 burner stoves anymore so making sure I keep the old stoves running is my way of preserving recent history.
Almost everything in this video can be applied to most white gas or multi-fuel suitcase stoves including Thermos brand and the Coleman 425, and Coleman 413 stoves.
Parts needed,
Cap Gasket 220, Part number: 118B1361
www.oldcolemanparts.com/produ...
Leather Pump Cup, Part number: 216-5091
Tools used,
Phillips screw driver
Straight blade screw driver
1/2" open ended wrench
3/8" open ended wrench
5/16" open ended wrench
Crescent (adjustable) wrench
Bench mounted wire wheel
Angle grinder 4.5" wire wheel
Drill mounted 2.5" brass wheel
Wire brush
Paint colors,
VHT Gloss black engine paint
Duplicolor Ford red engine paint
Rustoleum Hunter green gloss
Rustoleum gloss clear coat enamel
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That turned out great! There is no mistaking the sound of a coleman. Brings back fond memories every time I hear one burning.
No doubt they are a distinct animal! =D
Turned out pretty assume. What kind of paint did you use inside the box? Heat resistant or just regular paint? I have my parents old 3 burner coleman that they used when I was just a kid and and I'm 63 now and in the process of redoing. Any help would sure be appreciated.
Opps, should have looked at all the comments and you're links. See it all there. Still GREAT video! Thanks
@@hangfirejp1197 Sorry i am just seeing this, for some reason I didn't see a notification about the comment. Glad you saw that info there though! They are for sure a stove that will last for a long long time if treated properly. All the best, Gary.
Having my high school back packing gear that all still works like it's the 80's is a comforting accomplishment.
I always liked the Coleman stove and as you have proved out they can last a very long time. Thanks for sharing your video. Very informative.
They really can be a great and handed down family item if cared for. Thanks for watching. All the best, Gary.
My folks used to have an older larger 2 burner Coleman. I used that for 2 or 3 years to boil maple sap for maple syrup so it got used hard. Had to retire it though. I used to take it apart to clean the generator spring periodically but that last time you could see the super fine threads were getting really bad on the steel pipe where the brass end cap was. It was old to where I couldn’t find a replacement pipe and didn’t trust it. I didn’t want to have that end cap where the needle comes out blow off. Lucky me though. I spotted a smaller 2 burner version at my friends rummage sale. It looked brand new except the main burner showed black soot. They had $10 on it. I asked if that was right. She said yes so I grabbed it. Got it home and worked on it. What I found was wrong with it was there was a small burr on the cylinder wall of where the pump operates. This caused pressure issues. I buffed that off with some fine wet and dry paper. Think I replaced the rubber pump. May have put in or made a leather one like the old stove. Good as new. I think that stove had an issue from the start and was why it showed soot as it didn’t look like it had been burned at higher temp. They are not cheap now a days but were and excellent and durable purchase in the past. And we’re pretty much bomb proof.
For sure they are bomb proof! That older 2 burner is still serviceable if you wanted to put the parts into it! www.oldcolemanparts.com/ Shoot them off a list of what you are looking for and you might be surprised to find what they have available!
I am probably more into them because of my history with them and it seems that you may be as well. That's cool in my opinion!
Thanks for sharing your story!
All the best,
Gary.
Just picked one of these up yesterday at an estate sale. Paid $24 for it. It is in almost new condition. Just have to replace the pump. Can't wait to try it!
Just picked up my 60's coleman burners! About to hop onto a restore journey with this bad boy, thanks to you I now have way more confidence in going in this project.
Vincent, thank you. That is nice to hear. You are going to love your stove I think. They are so very worth putting the effort into and make for an excellent addition to any car camping supplies! Keep me posted about how you make out please.
I have found the Coleman bug myself. It's quite awesome how someone can bring them back to as new function with minimal amount of money and work. Love the H. D. Pro Xtra outfit. I'm a Pro Desk Supervisor in Cal. Valley.
Oh excellent, HD Pro clothes came from my father who recently retired from HD here in CT. Coleman of old is a great product and very much built to withstand the test of time. I have a 425 that is sitting under a rain drip with the intention of causing problems to fix for a future video (it was rough and poorly painted when I got it) I have a small collection of lanterns and stoves and was recently asked to not buy anymore LOL!
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I know what you mean. A friend that shops in the store taught me about it I immediately found my father's old equipment and then never ended from there. Coleman stuff just started falling out of the sky, basically free, and the collection grew. Three different size stoves and six different model lanterns. Definitely more than I need. It's just satisfying to bring them back to life.
OUTSTANDING!
Thank you. :)
Look at this foo !? He made it totally brand new ! For some reasons it gives me more joy than complete restorations on cars. LoL 😂
LOL, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Sure was easier than doing a car LOL. ATB, Gary.
Nice job, great vid & info, these Coleman stoves are great. Im refurbing a 2 burner 414 model atm, TFS.
Nice, that is an excellent stove, you will like it for sure. Thank you for the compliment and watching. All the best, Gary.
Exactly what I was looking for. Just bought an old 426D at the local Salvation Army. I paid $15 for it. A little TLC and I'll be able to hand it down to my Grand kids someday. Thank you.
You for sure will! I’m glad you found the video helpful and $15 if for sure a good price for a stove that is getting harder to find. I dig the old 3 burners, just enough room to do whatever you need. Lemme know how you make out. All the best, Gary.
Sorry this reply took so long. Found gaskets for the gas cap. Cleaned the whole thing up and used it for the family camping trips this summer. Thing works like I just pulled it out the box. Made 2 meals a day for a 3 day trip. Still gas left when we got home. Took a lot of the headache out of setup for the trip.
Bought a propane conversation generator just in case. Ended up using the bottles for my buddy heater during hunting season.
Great presentation I just picked up a 3 burner very similar to yours and can't wait to bring it back to life.thanks a million for the information Fantastic presentation.
David, thank you! I think you are going to love your stove, especially after getting it running right yourself. Enjoy. All the best, Gary.
3 burner! I never even saw one of those up close! Must be nice!
Hey, thanks Frank. I do dig it for sure! The last burner is great to simmer on and the stove overall is worth the investment if you happen to see one at a reasonable price.
Great video !!! Nothing beats a Colman Stove 100% Reliable Dependable and best of all Made in U.S.A !!!!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Gina, I'm so glad you liked it and I couldn't agree more, reliable, nearly bullet proof and made in the U.S.A! All the best, Gary.
Ya turned that into a thing of beauty!
Thank you very much! ATB, Gary.
I just bought a 426D on F.B. Marketplace in about the same condition as yours. This video will be huge help bringing mine back to life. 👍
Andy, I’m glad it will help! I wouldn’t mind hearing how it turned out if you have a second when it’s done. Hope the New Year is good for ya, ATB, Gary.
Was hoping to see all the steps with the rebuild.. including putting it back together.
But I suppose it's just the reverse of taking it apart. It's just that seeing it done and getting little tips as you do it can be helpful.
All in all, good video!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for stopping by and your opinion. I agree there could have been some tricks but it really is just the reverse of taking it apart and nothing special. That said, in an effort to not bore I left some out that people would have liked to have seen and i will not make that mistake next time for sure. Thank you for your opinion as it will only help to make for better information next time!
Kind regards, Gary.
Thank you for the video, I have the same stove and want to fix it up. This helps a lot
It looks beautiful. Great job.
Thank you very much Gary.
that's wonderful ! I've never seen a 3 burner. I recently purchased a 2 burner 'white-gas' stove from Coleman online and I love it. its gonna replace my 2 burner Coleman propane stove. Awesome job on restoration , very impressive. And greetings from southeastern CT fellow 'nutmegger'! thx
Andrew, thank you. It was a fun project and very worthwhile! I like the white gas stoves better than the propane stoves personally so I say “good choice” lol. The 3 burner is nice, especially as the 2 burner can feel cramped sometimes but I rarely use the 3 burners at the same time.
Hello from south eastern CT as well! Great side of the state.
ATB, Gary.
Great work
Thank you much! ATB, Gary.
That was excellent can’t want to get a used white gas stove and refresh it like I did
Right on, we gonna see it?
Nice job!
Thank you!
great video, those are very nice stoves
Agreed and near bullet proof!
Water, Citric acid and Peroxide kicks ass on those burners and any copper or brass.
Never tried it but I will surely look into it! Thank you, sounds less harsh than wire wheels or sanding honestly.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry that's how I clean the copper on my still every year. White vinegar on all my other Coleman parts.
Nice Job I have one I got from my dad I am going to re due that helped me out.
Thank you! Those hand me downs are the best and redone it will last a good long time to come. Glad it helped, I enjoyed doing it hopefully you do also. ATB, Gary.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I am sure I will now I want to get it out of the shed lol
Love it. Man that’s a thing of beauty now. Makes me really upset I got rid of my 30 yo 425 after it started growling. Ugggh.
Thank you much and oh how I understand that for sure! We had a nice one that was sold off at a yard sale when I was a kid, I managed to hang on to my lanterns though! Have a great weekend. ATB, Gary.
Don't forget to buy the sticker that goes inside the center cover!
Ohhh I did order the decals, there is someone on FB that has replicas of the decals made, but I never put them on. I kind of like it clean and I don't need the instructions anymore.
That's cool. Never seen a 3 burner. Mine is 2. Its been a couple years sense I fired it up. I took all the fuel out when I stored it. I used it last power outage we had.
Getting close to storm season and thaught I'd get it out and make sure it still works
Right on. The two burner is a solid stove. I like my 2 burner this one just happened to follow me home one day lol.
Yours should clean right up, if you have any questions feel free to ask. Have a great day. ATB, Gary.
Nice!
Thank you John!
Nice job. I have bought Coleman parts from the same guy.
Great store and super knowledgeable! Thanks for popping by! All the best, Gary.
Thing of beauty ...
Thank you Eric and have a happy new year!
Dont have a 3 burner yet but i have several 2 burners and a few single burners.
They are all nice and basically the same in construction. The 3 burners just give you the room to use 2 burners effectively or a skillet nicely. ATB, Gary.
I have a stove just like that one. Got it at a garage sale for 20.00 dollars. I burn gasoline in it with no trouble. I love the old stove.
Excellent, these are killer stoves and I have heard of people using gas without issue and I am glad it works for ya and $20 is great for a nearly bullet proof stove. Thanks for coming around. ATB, Gary.
I'm going to be doing the same thing to my 426D, 413G and 425E. Thanks for the inspiration. :-)
Right on, some solid stoves right there. Thanks for stopping in and have fun with those stoves!
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I liked your idea of wire wheeling the shiny metal parts and then clear coating them. I'd do that then once dried I'd blue tape them to do the rest of it.
@@ukspankedyank that is how I did it. I should have videoed more of the painting but didn't want to bore everyone lol.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry could've made it a multi part. :-) wouldn't have been boring. Any extra details would help others feel less of a dumb-arse when they try to do the same.
@@ukspankedyank well, I may do my 3 burner thermos or 425 stove and will certainly do more details with that for sure!
Looks great! I am doing the same thing right now to a 426E. The paint is actually almost perfect outside, but the burner plate rusted to the inside and I lost paint there removing that, so will just paint the inside. 2 questions...I like the darker color VHT you used on the burner assembly, is that just black or some shade of grey? And, how did you clear coat the hardware? Did you just mask and spray or use some sort of brush on? I don't want to remove and replace the rivets. Thanks for taking the time to share the process!
Hey there, glad to hear you got yourself a stove and in good condition to boot! It is a shame the drip trays rust but I think it is partly the heat and whatever splashes when using them.
The color was just regular black but it will fade with use starting nearer to the burners.
As for the clear coat, I just masked off the hardware because, like you, I didn’t want to mess with taking out and replacing rivets lol.
I hit the hardware with a wire wheel first just to clean up any rust but if you do that you may lose more paint.
I hope that helps. Let me know how you make out.
All the best, Gary.
Just found out I have this exact model that has been unused since it was manufactured
Oh no way, that is awesome! Are you going to end up using it or save it as a collector item?
@@ConnecticutBackcountry well my original plan was to use it as a back up during winter storms but I may just keep it as a collectors item!
@@BondiPro it will still be there in an emergency but only a real one lol. Right on. These are a bit more rare these days.
It is absolutely beautiful. When you wire wheeled the hardware and clear coated it, did you leave it on the stove body or remove the rivets? Where did you get the decal/sticker for the gas tank? Does the Ford Red paint resist gasoline/Coleman fuel? I am amazed at how perfect it turned out. Thank you!
Hi Ben! Thank you.
The paint holds up well for sure but I don’t get too much on it because I use a Coleman vented funnel.
The hardware I left on but you have to be very careful because the latch will bend if it is grabbed by the wheel.
As for the fuel tank, the white was just some enamel paint that I put on a foam roller and rolled over the lettering, almost like inking a stamp.
If you decide to do that please let me know, I would love to see it.
I just got a mint one for 20 bucks at a garage sale today
That is awesome! You will be loving everything about it in my opinion.
Greetings from CT as well just picked one up in a bit of rough shape what paint did you use for green and red I didn’t see that you mentioned it
=D Fellow Nutmegger! Hello. You are going to love it, this is a great stove. Yes I forgot to mention which paints I used in the video, you didn't miss it. The paints I used are as folows. VHT Gloss black engine paint. Duplicolor Ford red engine paint. Rustoleum Hunter green gloss. Rustoleum gloss clear coat enamel. The engine paint did not hold up to the heat but looked good until I used the stove lol. The clear coat made a really neat cracked effect on the ford red. The clasps and hinges looked neat just wire wheeled and clear coated. The body and such has held up well. Let me know how you make out!
Great info,thanks for posting. I want to refurb my Dad’s 2 burner Coleman. Do you know what the red and green paint colors are?
Hey Travis, thanks for coming by! Older years and different models have some slight variations in the shades and different color tanks all together but if it is a newer 425 then the colors I used would be close. The paints I used are right below.
VHT Gloss black engine paint
Duplicolor Ford red engine paint
Rustoleum Hunter green gloss
Rustoleum gloss clear coat enamel
Any special paint need for the burner assembly, high heat, enamel.. etc? What did you use? Same for the exterior green?
Oh yeah, I used VHT (very high temperature) engine paint on the burners and it eventually burnt off, I may try stove paint next time. The outside was just Rustoleum gloss hunter green.
Thanks for watching! ATB, Gary.
How'd you handle that drip tray that was all rusted??? Mine is in about the same condition and I'm debating on trying to sand it down and paint it or try finding a new one?
Thanks for asking, I just used a wire wheel and painted it with some black VHT (Very high temp) paint off of amazon. most of everything came off (including the paint eventually) but what didn't wear off is still well protected. If it were horribly pitted I would have just sanded it after getting the majority of the rust off but the wire wheel and paint did a good enough job. Hope that helps?
What paint color did you use I like the lighter brighter green like that. Thank you I'm getting ready to one
What paint did you use to match the Coleman green?
Hey there Richard, There is list of paints I used in the description but to elaborate, I used Rustoleum Hunter green gloss and it was a close match but it is my understanding that shades changed slightly with the year they were made and some have used OSHA green with a closer match to their model. I hope this helps. All the best, Gary.
If I was to paint my Coleman 413H, is my goal to remove all of the original paint or just have it perfectly clean?
Depends on what you are going for. Either way it needs to be clean and grease free. I would also make sure flakes or loose paint are scraped free.
Was the hunter green & Clear coat you used on the case High temp paint?
The green is not high temp paint, nor is the clear and they are both holding up well. The case gets warm to hotter but not beyond a tolerable threshold for the paint in my experience.
Where can you get new gaskets for the gas tank cap?? I just got a 426B and she needs some love, but I am excited to get it up and running again.
You can get it at oldcolemanparts.com it may be a new cap depending on the design though as some older fuel tanks had the gasket built into the caps.
All the best, Gary.
So how did you clean the rusty chrome hardware and refinish it?
Hey Big, the grill I just wire wheeled. The hinges and clasps didn’t re-chrome I just wire wheeled and clear coated. It added an aged component to the finish. Thanks for asking!
Help!!! Love my Coleman stoves ! I have a 5428, 3 burner propane, burning orange flames. Are there any directions how to resolve step by step so I can rebuild ? I’ve rebuilt my Coleman white gas 2 burner and 3 Coleman lanterns no problem, but this propane stove stumps me.
Coleman rep sent me the original manual which basically says to just “wipe it clean” after each use, which does not help me at all !
Please, if you have a link for me, please share, thanks !
Barbara, Hello and thank you for asking. I have looked the last few days but can't seem to find much other than they are cool stoves.
I don't have one or I would make a video with it so if you are around CT I can take a look at it. =)
That said, the orange flame on mine was attributed to the burner being a bit corroded and I would say start there. The burners on your stove look to go together much like the white gas series as they make a propane conversion for the white gas stoves that doesn't require a change of the burners.
I say, give it a go and remove that screw in the middle and if there are center rings, clean them but make sure you remember the order they come off and take pictures.
Let me know if you decide to do this please. I would love to know how you make out/
nice video. did you skip the drip tray going back in?
also, i found OSHA safety green is the best match on my 426D. Problem is from year to year and model to model they sure changed up the paint.
Stephen, I did skip it, actually my camera skipped it but it didn't get taped and did get installed. Mine was originally glavanized but I painted it green. OSHA green you say! I need to look for that color, it may look better on the Thermos stove.
Thanks for coming by!
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I'm in SE CT...norwich area btw
@@stephenzevetchin Same here. Dig the area.
Great video. What do you oil the primer cork with?
Hey Rick, thanks! I use 3 in 1 oil for the primer.
@@ConnecticutBackcountryThank you
@@rikarson2098 any time.
Love it!
Thanks Jason. You have any Coleman stoves or other white gas stoves like Thermos or anything?
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I just picked up a 74 Coleman 413G and a 74 Coleman 228H Lantern today for $30. The stove came with the side tables, and the Lantern has the original Pyrex glass. It also has the cap on the bottom for the spare parts. It has the original wrench, spare generator, and spare mantels. Unfortunately the pump isn't good on the tank for the stove. I just found that out a few minutes ago. Going to look into that tomorrow.
@@jasonm1690 ahhh, the pump is easy for sure, tank gasket is a bit more difficult but still not bad. A pump cup is findable on Amazon or at Walmart sometimes but the cap gasket and pump cup or pump assembly can be had at oldColemanparts.com. Those are two solid finds for a very reasonable price. I love the light an old lantern throws!!
@@ConnecticutBackcountry yeah I just ordered the pump and some extra mantels through Amazon under the Coleman store. I forgot about that site, actually. If the pump works, I'll keep it on their for a bit. I'd prefer to keep the original parts to it, so if hopefully it's rebuildable.
@@jasonm1690 it should well be rebuildable and the cup is just leather so you could replace just that. You can try taking it apart and looking to see if it is dried and cracked up, if not some 3 in 1 oil can possibly bring the old cup back to life, all be it probably a temporary fix.
How did you get the top back on? I got mine off by pulling in tabs in, but when I put it back on, it won't open fully.
I put it on in the exact opposite way of how I took it off then I bent to adjust the tabs so it would stay in. If you do not have it slid back all the way to where the tabs will seat it will not open all the way, also the ears that stick off the tabs sometimes end up in a spot that they get hung up but more likely the top isn't seated all the way back. Let me know if you can't get it and I will try to recreate the problem to see what I can find.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry I had to end up rebending to adjust the tabs. Thanks for your insight I didn't want to get rough with it but in the end it worked out.
@@dipinmylip1171 for sure! These things are pretty tough as long as you meter it they can take a little smack now and again lol.
wow...nice rebuild,too bad you missed the reassembly...would have liked to have seen it... also Nice logo!!
Thanks bro! Yeah, I gotta get one over on that camera and the :30min record limit.
What color (number or name) of paint did you use on the tank???
Thanks for coming by! Older years and different models have some slight variations in the shades and different color tanks. The paint I used is Duplicolor Ford red engine paint.
Did you repaint the stove body as well?
I did. I repainted everything but the grills.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry it looks great! Good job!
@@twhite19782012 thank you very much! 😃
Just got my grandpa's old coleman! Must be from the 50's I don't know. It lights but gives off a big yellow flame and some times it gurgles or sounds like a big suction vacuum? It stops when I turn it down. Any suggestions?
Sounds like you may need to clean the burner assembly, you are running it with the start lever down yes? That pushes vapor which is switched to liquid fuel when it can vaporize it with heat in the generator assembly. It can sometimes run a bit strange when that is not in the right position.
That said, it could for sure use a good cleaning if it hasn't been done yet.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry the spring and the needle inside it were caked with junk. Clean em up and it runs great. Minor leak behind the control knob. Maybe a drop every few minutes now. It doesn't look stripped and I've tightened as much as I feel comfortable. I was thinking some thread seal that works on fuel lines.
@@CN-zi7cr there is actually a gasket of sorts in there called packing, or there should be. Ruined once it is taken out that is why I didn’t replace it as it didn’t need to be changed in mine.
Let the guy from old Coleman parts.com know what model stove you have exactly and he will tell you what you need. Probably like $3-$4 and shipping.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry perfect thanks!
@@CN-zi7cr for sure and good luck!
You might want to wear some nitrile gloves with that carb cleaner. I used to do the bare-handed stuff. Then I got arthritis from Hep B vaccination. I quit doing a lot of mechanical stuff for years until nitrile gloves, and thicker ones especially, became more available. But even if you are not hugely autoimmune, all that chem takes a toll on your body and especially your hands.
You are very right and I do wear gloves much more now than before and expect that I will even more. As we understand more about chemicals and how they react with our bodies, the more research shows that they are worse than we thought. Thanks for the reminder. Thanks for stopping in and all the best, Gary.
Great video, really appreciate you taking the time. I have an old 425e from 1974 that I just restored. First restoration. The flame doesnt burn 100% blue but kind of like yours at the 12:42 mark. There's no soot on my pan when I use it. is that OK? I took apart EVERYTHING twice and cleaned everything with brake cleaner, wire brush and used compressed are to blow out all the burners. What are you thoughts on the flame? Many thanks!
I am thinking you are good honestly. mine still burns like this and there have been no problems at all. I think the only way to get it any better is new fins, generator, spring and such and to be honest I don't think it is needed if it is like the video it is running well and will coke perfectly well for you. I am truly glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching. ATB, Gary.
Did you Clear Coat entire case? Great tutorial. Thx!
Thank you Kevin. No I only did the clasp hardware. I think it would have reacted with the green and caused it to crack. It has held up really well though despite not being clear coated.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry Thx for sharing your knowledge!!
@@ConnecticutBackcountry Did you take the hardware off to paint, then re-install? Or just tape off\paint around? Cheers.
@@kevinkohler7997 I just taped it. The hardware is riveted on so it was less taxing on the stove to leave it in place. I didn't mind hitting it with a wire wheel at the start either knowing I was going to paint it all.
I think i have officially a "problem". Picked up a 2-Burner stove from 1973 2 weeks ago and a 426B 3-Burner at thrift store today in decent condition for being over 60 yrs young.
How much do you charge?
The fuel tank on my stoves are copper color Are they a Coleman color??
The copper is an early Coleman color. I do dig the way they look too! Here is a Coleman collector forum post that discusses color matches in case you want to repaint it.
colemancollectorsforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=500199
Thank you for this info!@@ConnecticutBackcountry
Ok vid, why didn't you light it for us.
12:40.. that’s the time stamp that I lit the stove.
@@ConnecticutBackcountry thanx