How to Rebuild a Coleman 500 or 502 Single Burner Stove: Part One, Disassembly

Part 1 of 3, disassembly of the stove. Former Coleman Factory Warranty Center owner Frank Bebb gives step-by-step instructions to rebuild a Coleman single burner stove. Trained at the Coleman Factory in Wichita, Kansas, he brings what he learned at "Coleman School" to you in this teaching video.
The video is in three parts and follows the written instructions that can be found
at: www.oldtowncoleman.com/learn/...
Coleman Factory Warranty Center graduate Frank Bebb gives step-by-step instructions to rebuild or refurbish Coleman gas pressure appliances. Trained at the Coleman Factory in Wichita, Kansas, he brings what he has learned at "Coleman School" to you in his teaching videos. A long-time collector, former owner of the #1 selling Coleman parts dealership in the world, former owner of the Coleman Warranty Center and The Old Town Coleman Museum in Yucca Valley, California, and current owner/webmaster of The Old Town Coleman Center, Frank has authored much of the Coleman repair instructions you will find on the web today. His "Safety First" instructions with the ominous black widow spider, a real-life warning read by thousands, along with his other written works can be found on his website.
Frank is now your host on the Old Town Coleman Video series, follow him for all the tips and tricks of the trade he has learned along the way.
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[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

May I suggest a diagnostics video. Knowing what parts need to be replaced would preclude.taking apart the assemblies that are functioning correctly, and the risks of destruction ever present disassembly of old, frozen, and rusted parts. I hate to mess up parts fixing something that was not broken to start with.

[@collins2230]

I recently got a Coleman 502 and noticed it dose not pressurize when I pump it up. What could be causing that the check valve or the pump leather?

[@clutch2315]

Do you have a Coleman's rocket stove (WW2 GI stove) To show off? Those are a super cool old coleman device!

[@v73z17]

Just want to say thank you for this video. I was able to get a 1967 Coleman 502 for 50 bucks and with your guidance I disassembled it, fixed the pump cap, changed the gasket, cleaned the generator and now it runs like new. It was really easy to follow along. Clear and simple instructions plus the calm manner of Frank made for nice project.

[@w40w40w401]

Hello, I have a Coleman 500 stove. Does it have a silent head and where is it located? Coltan is considered a silent burner, but I see some people installing the silent head and I would like to buy it. Would you help me? Thank you.

[@stevejones5391]

Your hint on carb cleaner to degunk the pump check valve was spot on. worked in 3 hours soaking time!

[@ricdonato4328]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@highway7562]

Good to see you again after all these years!

[@wanderleyribeiro413]

Me manda o esquema de como fazer um. Valeu brigado

[@wanderleyribeiro413]

Boa noite , me manda o manual de manutenção por favor.

[@MrVTer]

Just found your channel. Great job. Is it safe to assume that Coleman has stopped making parts. I have a Peak One 400A single burner that I’d like to get a new generator tube/regulator assembly for

[@lfalecorel]

i have 2 broken ones i wish someone could fix them for me, someone used leded fule and one is jammed

[@user-xs3ye7dn9m]

I just bought a well used 502 at an estate sale for 20.00….it included the heater drum….so I got it home and tried to get it lit to no avail…. It has got some rust on the top but I think it is still in good shape…how much do you charge to rebuild one????

[@TatteredStraw]

Hey, I completed all 3 parts. Installed new generator and everything. Once pumped around 20-30 times. Turn the valve away from burner. I can hear hissing and fuel leaks from the Bunsen. Any ideas?

[@citomp1240]

I'm bald, so can I rent your hair for a week?😁

[@citomp1240]

After finding your channel I ordered a bunch of used Coleman stuff from ebay. Then rebuilt them, it was very good therapy for me. I really enjoyed getting them working again.

[@vinhly7530]

how repair single vale?

[@sherrieaugusta3160]

I've owned my 502 for at least 25 years the only thing i've had to do is replace the leather once. This year I pulled in out and it wouldn't light. Found your video and it's just what I was looking for. I can manage everything you mentioned just fine except the check valve,. I don't want to risk stripping it out without the correct tool. It's still holding pressure fine is it absolutely necessary to remove the valve, I think my problem is in the cleaner and burner parts.

[@blackdogbite]

Hey thanks again Frank for sharing your knowledge. Problem....the first 7/16" brass nut you take off the regulator valve stem.... there's no way to get that off with a regular open end wrench! There's too little space!

[@MajorDan1138]

How time flies! I came across an my 508 in the case in my garage, which I bought in 1989, used in the Army and a couple of times after that, but it's been sitting for almost 30 years. I'm gonna try to get it cleaned up and operating!