Coleman 508A - Cleaning a clogged generator.

[@THerd-um5tl]

Great detail on removal of the generator, but the actual cleaning and reinsertion of the wire was done off camera. That's really what I needed to see. Frankly, quite disappointing you didn't show that.

[@12tribeff]

Ive spent all week trying to do it, I managed to do it by use a carburetor cleaning spray down the pipe out the nosel, the wire kept bending so i had to straighten it out well stretching it to make it harder and stiff. Before i put it back in the pipe i gave it a quick spray again with carbuertor cleaner as a quick lubricant, Use pliers it helps to get the last bit of the wire in.

[@Zerpersande]

Yeah, but look at those rubber gloves!!!!

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

Thanks for saving me 12 min of my life

[@gweedomurray9923]

ME TOO !!!

[@carlos52321]

KZbin video creators always leaving out the most important parts and let us watch them do the easy stuff

[@rutherford2580]

This is some great unintentional ASMR. Your voice and the compression are going together so well!

[@kcrepair168]

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[@jegr3398]

The stove whisperer

[@stevensmith1911]

I've read that you can super heat up the generator with a torch and it helps loosen up the gunk before blowing out. Great video, thanks!

[@keungchou2042]

Hello, for stoves the generator are slightly different from lanterns, there is no paper packing in stoves, all the stoves I've come across is just a wire and the carbon build up is usually on the jet nozzle the clogs it. Hope this helps.

[@stevensmith1911]

@@keungchou2042 Thanks, is it hard to get that wire pushed back in?

[@keungchou2042]

@@stevensmith1911 yes the corner or rounded area just wiggle and give it a good push it will go in, what comes out will go back in. if you want you can take the jet nozzle off and you will see the pin come, when it arrives to the end. Good luck!

[@12tribeff]

@@keungchou2042 i pulled the wire out to clean the nozzle now i cant put it back in, any tips?

[@DZ-qj4yh]

@@12tribeff use pliers hold that rod wire to push it in, remember hold just a tiny away from generator so you won’t bend that rod wire. and use fine sand paper to remove any carbon build up on rod wire

[@superdave8248]

If it is not lighting, one thing I would suggest is to unscrew the fuel cap. If you get a strong discharge of air, then you know at least that is working. If no or minimal pressure discharge you have a problem. It could be the gasket in the gas cap. It could be the pump has gone bad. They do need occasional oiling. Or you could be pumping it wrong. But something else I've come to realize is that the open and close portion of the pump sticks. Even if you think you have it open you don't. Also, if you are going to use it, make sure it has plenty of fuel. Low fuel also tends to causes problems with lighting.

[@mattybennett6018]

Thanks got mine working again its sat in a corner for years . I blow all the crap out using the air line at work an I found out it works with the new crap fuel we have in the UK + I no longer have any finger hair on my right hand

[@davebarlow4909]

Would've been nice to have seen the wire being reinserted on camera.........

[@mikemorgan5015]

Wtf? So the title says, "Cleaning a clogged generator." Didn't see you clean anything. Description says, "Fixing a clogged generator...." Didn't see you fix anything either. Description should read, "Guy who doesn't know what he's doing or how this thing works gets lucky by narrowly avoiding a massive conflagration and death and with the aid of jump cuts, makes it look like he fixed something after he finally put it together correctly off camera." While you're looking for that screw, can you keep an eye out for my 10mm socket. I can't find it anywhere. Again. Don't take this too seriously. I still have my 10mm.

[@dixonbuttes6564]

This video is helpful! For background, did you run Coleman Fuel (white gas) or gasoline in this stove before the generator clogged?

[@kcrepair168]

No idea my friend I bought it used and it was like that.

[@reidtillery2856]

This is especially good to know now that Coleman no longer makes these generators, so they're generally not available for sale.

[@utah_jake3501]

From what I understand, Coleman discontinued the part number for this generator and continue to manufacture it under part # 3000005101

[@Zerpersande]

Yes, they’re available. But they are in the $30+ range.

[@twhite19782012]

How did you clean it?

[@kcrepair168]

Remove the two screws where the nozzle jet is, loosen the generator nut, pull out a little, pull the generator around, lift the generator and unhook it, then pull the wire out wipe with some carb cleaner, snug twist the nozzle jet and clean with carb cleaner, I used a compressed air and shoot to the nozzle jet until I can feel the air, then I shoot some carb cleaner inside the tube of generator, then blow air in there as well, carefully put the wire back through until I can see the tip, then I carefully screw the nozzle jet back on, reverse how to take generator out tighten the generator nut and the clam to nozzle jet. That's it, hope it works for you.

[@seangalvin9850]

Hi. I have been cleaning a 533 dual fuel generator, so I found this really interesting. I didn’t realise you could remove the nozzle jet… so I will have a closer look at that. Also, I put new o rings on the control valve, and it has solved the leak problem….. but the control arm is quite stiff to turn now… but it works perfectly and I have full control of simmer all the way to full burn. I’m hoping the control lever will slacken off over time.. unless you happen to have any suggestions?? I did notice that when I removed the old o rings (2 o rings), one of them was flat on the outer surface while the other was the standard round / circular shape. I may just file one o ring flat and see if that works. Thanks for posting this clip though.. very helpful and much appreciated. Sean.

[@kcrepair168]

You are very welcome, hope it all turns out good.

[@davidviscarra9968]

Miss the fixing part...i have the exact problem and can't solve it

[@DennisdeLange]

try ultrasonic bath ;-)

[@dontblameme6328]

You can tell this is a professional by the gloves. SMH

[@ΑΣΑ-ρ3μ]

You have full control of simmer all the way to full burn?????? How?I have only on- off.

[@OWK000]

With old fashioned white gas/camping fuel/Coleman fuel, so expensive these days, you want to use automobile gas station gas, which works really well, but may burn a little dirtier and leave more residue, so you really need to know how to clean these. A can of compressed air used on electronics if you don't have a compressor, would work for tiny brass valves that damage easily. Pressure didn't seem to be holding well, but it did work eventually.

[@nosleeplisa]

Somewhat helpful, as if it were a podcast but essentially staring at your stove while you do stuff off camera is t very helpful. Maybe also have all the tools laid out that you’ll need before starting. The assembly and disassembly is useful, thanks for that.

[@kcrepair168]

Thank you!

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

That peak 1 model in back ground was issued to US MARINES. It might have a national stock number or “nsn” number

[@kcrepair168]

@@Clevelandsteamer324 where to look?

[@brucerleech]

You did not show us what actually fixed it or why you actually cleaned the carburetor You showed the failure at first but you did not show the successful part

[@rewardsoverwater7821]

Has anyone ever tried to flatten out the generator for it to absorb more heat.

[@12tribeff]

I pulled the wire out to clean the nozzle now i cant put it back in, any tips?

[@kcrepair168]

Patience is the key buddy!

[@superdave8248]

As soon as I saw that part of the video, I was like, "I'm not cleaning the generator. I'm never getting that wire back in." Plus I don't have a compressor, to blow it out with.

[@12tribeff]

@@superdave8248 its do able took me multiple atempts, with pliers bit by bit. I sprayed inside with carb cleaner.

[@aolvaar8792]

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[@gweedomurray9923]

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[@edwardhill6945]

I don’t know whether to laugh, or cry at this video. It could have been edited down to less than 1/3 the length. Actually showing people how the Gen was cleaned, ie, in the camera frame is what most want to see, a grade 5 can figure out how to undo a couple screws+ a nut. Folks, pull the wire out, it may be gummed with black residue. Burn it off with a propane torch, & wipe with carb cleaner, or even pulling through steel wool. The trick to re-assemble, especially with lanterns, is to undo the nozzle jet, just grab it with pliers & undo. Push the wire in, then replace the jet. Especially with lanterns, where the wire is as thin as a hair, this will make it far easier to get the wire into the tiny orifice. If you just jam it in, it often doesn’t quite hit the orifice, & you bend the wire.

[@tonyc.4528]

Great find! It doesn't look as though it has much burn time on it at all.

[@kcrepair168]

Thanks, but this little guy had alot of issue, check valve, generator, and leak, but all fixed now. I have another video full tear down and rebuilt. Look for it, enjoy.

[@kcrepair168]

Just incase you are interested, here's the tear down video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ6mhJpml6d2iLc

[@DD-tw2zo]

why is he WHISPERING?!?!?

[@kcrepair168]

Recording depends on what you listen on, I watched it many times, sounds find on my end.

[@DD-tw2zo]

@@kcrepair168 and what are you listening on?

[@kcrepair168]

@@DD-tw2zo on my phone sounds fine.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@kcrepair168 Can you send my your phone so I can hear it too?