1971 Coleman 502 stove

in this video we are getting a package that has a 1971 Coleman 502 camp stove, go check out Steve and all the things he does over on his channel out. / @doinsngoins

[@mikemorgan5015]

Nice! Looks like you've got the Coleman virus. If you're gonna get one, it's one of the better ones to get. A couple of tips. While every stove may perform a little different, the full quarter turn is pretty accurate to get the right fuel air mix on startup. An 8th will probably work fine, but may not allow enough throughput for sufficient air, so it may start up a bit rich. Bells and whistles went off when you opened the fuel cap while it was still burning. BAD IDEA!! I can't stress this enough. Especially when you finished the fill tilting the stove. If it was even slightly over filled, the dip tube filler neck, which is designed to prevent over filling to allow sufficient air space to compress and feed the instant lighting feature, would have been submerged in fuel and liquid fuel would have poured out at high velocity with a flame still burning. You can call me safety sally all you want. I've worked on hundreds and hundreds of Coleman stoves and lanterns over the years and I still get them over filled now and then. This was extremely close to a VERY exciting video. While there are a lot of bad reasons, there is no good reason to hold your thumb over the pump hole while tightening the stem. The check valve takes care of that for you. In fact, keeping pressure on the pump can actually do the opposite of what you think you're accomplishing. You think you're HOLDING pressure, when in fact you're more likely LOSING pressure doing it that way. The reason is, when pressure is equal on both sides of the check valve, it won't seat. Even a slightly leaking check valve will seal better than the average pump leather. IF you check valve leaks pretty bad and you are trying to keep using it until you can get it fixed, sure, do whatcha gotta do. I've seen all kinds of mythical methods and weird procedures. "take your thumb off on the up stroke", "start it on 5 pumps", "start it on low", "wait till you hear it spit, then light your match", etc, etc, and It's usually followed by a huge yellow flame and the operator talking like, "This is normal, you just have to wait for it settle down.". BS Follow the instructions to the letter. If that doesn't work, there is a problem with the stove. Most of these "procedures" will result in the same thing: A flooded generator that will take much longer to be ready for cooking. Enjoy the ride, hope you take this in the constructive tone I intended. Have a super memorial day weekend and honor the memories of our fallen military folks who paid the ultimate price for all of us.

[@patrickhall3878]

They are great… long burn time,very controlled,

[@Traillesstaken]

@patrickhall3878 I have heard alot of good things about these lil stoves, I have just never got to own one until now.

[@TripleXXXLady-im5it]

I was 11 when this lantern was made. My dad used the Coleman lanterns, and cook stoves, and even their heater when we'd go primitive camping. We were a family of seven. We started out in a huge Army tent, then a hard top pull out sides camper. Those lanterns and cook stoves sure bring back good memories. Very cool burner

[@Traillesstaken]

@TripleXXXLady-im5it pretty much same here Dad had pop up camper and a hilary tent along with stoves and lanterns it does bring back memories for sure.

[@TripleXXXLady-im5it]

@@Traillesstaken Aw, those are such wonderful memories. Glad you have some too. Is that where your interest in collecting Coleman's lanterns and stoves was started??

[@Traillesstaken]

@@TripleXXXLady-im5it no I have only been collecting for about a month or so, it all started when I was cleaning the 65 two burner stove, while cleaning it I got bite by the Coleman bug, dont ask me how but I have cleaned the old 65 stoves many of times why did it decide to bite me now I will never know

[@TripleXXXLady-im5it]

@@Traillesstaken Well, I think it's an admirable collection to be getting and restoring. It is us who are collectors that are always keeping parts of our history from being thrown out and disappearing from existence. They just don't make products as well made as in the past anymore. Do you mind me asking......are you collecting all years of the Coleman lanterns, and cook stoves, and lamps, or just specific ones??

[@Traillesstaken]

@@TripleXXXLady-im5it all years of lanterns and stoves, I got the 81 two burner off a man named David from TN he also had the water jugs and the Quick lite lamp.

[@paulyosef7550]

I have the same stove and lamp in my truck. they work fine. I bought them in the 70's.

[@Traillesstaken]

@paulyosef7550 that is awesome, you should make a video or two on them. Do you collect them as well?

[@jefgraham4686]

you've got a great stove there Joe, i have one from 9 / 65 use it camping all the time solid built will outlast me and hopefully my grandson will treasure it like i do . I'm from aussie land so old coleman stuff is a bit rare here ,but i have 3 stoves in my collection a 425E 07/69 a newer 533 from 20 the 502, + my late fathers tilly lamp X246b from 66 love em all

[@Traillesstaken]

@jefgraham4686 that is awesome, I will def take care of it

[@user-fs3ib1su7x]

Excursion time! Awesome!

[@Traillesstaken]

oh yea cant wait

[@johnbelmore1178]

Just go's to show..old school is the best..and what go's around comes around 😊

[@Traillesstaken]

@johnbelmore1178 yes sir they are, the new stuff now days will be rotting in a dump some place while these old Coleman products will still be burning strong.

[@DJMoore-001]

That is pretty cool.

[@Traillesstaken]

@DJMoore-001 yea I like it I like it alot

[@doinsngoins]

Awesome Joe 😊 its ready to go

[@Traillesstaken]

@doinsngoins I could not remember if you had said it needed rebuilt or you had a rebuilt one, Thank you once again Steve

[@doinsngoins]

@@Traillesstaken your welcome 🙏

[@buckshot4428]

I bought one of these in 67 for about $25. nib with the alum. case and handle. Made many a cup of tea and later on coffee with that old stove.

[@Traillesstaken]

@buckshot4428 thats awesome

[@doinsngoins]

Enjoy Joe , no need to rebuild 😊

[@doinsngoins]

Your welcome 🙏

[@user-fs3ib1su7x]

LIGHT IT UP!!

[@Traillesstaken]

@user-fs3ib1su7x oh you know me one of the first things I do right out of the package

[@user-fs3ib1su7x]

Hey buddy give me a shout when you get a chance!

[@Storyahe3733]

what fuel should put? is that kerosene?

[@michaelhoffman7970]

7:29

[@Traillesstaken]

@michaelhoffman7970 lol

[@patrickhall3878]

Please DO NOT OPEN FUEL CAP WHEN THERE IS FLAMES…

[@Traillesstaken]

@patrickhall3878 yes i know it can be dangerous

[@AffectionateCorgi-fh8dc]

Should leave them alone if you have no idea what you are doing

[@Traillesstaken]

@AffectionateCorgi-fh8dc lol thats funny, so i guess everyone is a master at something the first time they ever put their hands on a stove like this, and its not like that the instructions was not on the stove. but you can make some videos I would love to learn from you, plus i kind a figure you are a troll since your channel name has only been made for a few days and here you show up on one of my vids. ,to leave a smart ass comment , Either way you can go skip rocks some place else, I do not need nor want your negativity.

[@user-fs3ib1su7x]

Lol..They probably never even owned one 🤣😂 Joe!