Repairing a Coleman lantern check valve

[@charlesh1735]

Mine was clogged up with gunk from old fuel sitting in it. I took out the plunger and rod,then sprayed the check valve with carb cleaner. Let it set for an hour or so,then used some mig welding wire size 0.30 and pushed down on the metal ball inside the valve. Some carb cleaner came out because the tank had some pressure in it. But it freed up the ball in the valve and got my lantern working again! I need to buy that check valve removal tool,comes in real handy for removing valves in lanterns and stoves.

[@glazzinfo6031]

I just clicked on video to see your hands becase they remember me hard working people. In today's life most of us doing easy jobs in offices but still some hand making our world beautiful.

[@musaad4]

Great job, but be careful as some detergents and solvents affect the paint. ❤

[@davidstreetman2389]

Fantastic presentation I will order that tool and get to work on a small collection of lanterns that I have that need this very repair thanks a million 😊

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@rossprohaska6263]

Have to admit if you had carburetors everywhere they would all be clean with all the cleaner you have sprayed through these check valves! thanks for the video though!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Really Enjoying These Robert, Keep On Posting, Friend ! ATB Ter & Mel God Bless

[@ZPDSurvival]

Excellent work. I am overhauling a few Coleman gas stoves and lanterns. Plus one 1974 APC Army two burner Medical stove. I need to very careful with that one. Taking my time and letting it soak. I will get the removal tool. Have a great day. Thank You.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Definitely get the tool. In this hobby, it's a must-have tool. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@aktrapper6126]

Well done, I enjoyed this. I made my own removal tool with my lathe and milling machine. I had one particular stubborn valve that just didn't stop leaking even after the carb cleaner and a good vinegar boil. I figured the .125 ball must be pitted from rust. I ordered 100 of them from ebay for about 7 bucks just to experiment. I think if I would have just changed the ball it would have done the trick but I tried to refine the check seat by tapping a ball into it with a punch and a hammer. It just made it leak even worse even after putting a new ball in it. Now I know what not to do :-) Thanks for the video and God bless.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I had never thought about trying to change the ball. My friend has a 500 that I have removed the check valve and boiled and flushed a couple of times, and it's still leaking. I was thinking it was probably leaking through the threads, but I'm really not sure now. If you have success changing the ball, let me know. That's if it can be done without specialized tools. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@aktrapper6126]

@@colemanrestorationsrepair4171 Its not difficult to change the ball, A small punch that fits inside the hole that goes through the check valve housing drives the old ball out easily. After I installed the new ball I just made a small square ended punch that I could re-produce the factory type punch marks that keep the ball in.

[@charlietango1635]

Nice and easy video to follow Rob, I have just bought that tool from the other side of the pond where you are.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Thanks Ray. One of the handset tools you can have in this hobby along with the lantern vice. God bless.

[@davidstreetman2389]

Atlanta ga

[@deebo47]

Good informative video. I usually drop the check valves in Muratic acid for a couple of minutes to remove any rust on the check ball itself. Then I let them sit for a couple of days in lacquer thinner. Then a 15 minute soak in a sonic cleaner. Works wonders for a Coleman check valve.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

That should do the trick Thanks for watching and God bless .

[@occamraiser]

Wow - that is an impressively complex regime. I can only assume that replacement valves are expensive or hard to find.

[@deebo47]

@@occamraiser It's just things shop people do to see if they can "save" something. However, The valves themselves can be found and purchased for a fair price.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@occamraiser You can only assume? Do we know what happens when we ass-u-me? I have an alternative solution. Google, Coleman(your model number here) check valve, and hit "ENTER". I personally recommend the valve and stem if you can find it. Usually around 10 to 15 bucks. It's not complex once you've done it. I have a feeling he slowed way down so he could explain as he did it. You can remove one in about 15 seconds with the tool. You spend way more time spraying carb cleaner than you do actually removing and replacing. If you're not a tinkerer, you can send it back to Coleman and they'll repair it for a very reasonable fee. FYI: That google thing works for lots of other things you may wonder about. Just be careful where it's coming from. Strange times we live in.

[@gizmofoto3822]

Thanks i fixed mine

[@plumpye474]

Very Good Video Thanks Sir 👍

[@dwhallon21]

Nice video Lovely tool. Good tricks for.cleaning a check valve.also

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@wvcaver774]

I took mine out and soaked it in acetone for a couple of days

[@nugulsuk8676]

Thank you

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Your very welcome. God bless

[@mariogrenier7707]

thank you . that's what I wanted to see ... the tool to unscrew the valve. I can make myself a key for that. thank you.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Thanks for watching and God bless

[@occamraiser]

Very helpful thanks..... Can't help wondering what the skin on your hands is made from if they're Carb-cleaner proof. :)

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I guess after working over seven years with my hands in concrete, oil, and many other chemicals, I kinda got used to it. 😆 O have had several people been getting on to me about it. I just recently picked up a box of chemical proof gloves. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Sub’d!

[@micjam1986]

Just take a 1/2" spade bit.. grind the point off.. fits on that slot perfect

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Been there and done that. It works on some but the first time you get a stubborn one you end up breaking the check valve. I prefer to be safe than sorry. Thanks for watching and the comment. God bless.

[@micjam1986]

@@colemanrestorationsrepair4171 I use my drill with the clutch set just under full.. never broke one.... yet..lol. and God bless you as well my friend

[@terrycarter1137]

wonder if you could use carb cleaner to clean carbon out of a comeman stove generator when it gets gummed up?

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Haven't had much luck with that. If you can get the generator apart a 22 cal cleaning brush works wonders. If it has to much carbon to get it apart heat it red hot with a torch and quench in water and repeat multiple times until it comes apart.

[@lessstuffmorefreedom-livin6886]

Hello sir how are you doing on this festive February winter evening? Up here in the Northeast it's snowing and icy. I love to get myself one of those check valve removal tools with that fancy Coleman green case. Can you point me in the direction on where I can get one? I think I have a bad check valve in my Coleman 500 speedmaster stove. Let me know when you get this thanks again

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Here is a link for Mike who made the check valve tool. I highly recommend this one. As far as a case watch flea markets are yard sales. You can probably find one on Ebay but will be really pricey. You don't see many of these. Thanks for watching and God bless. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011117415569

[@Texashark]

Great videos and information!! Do you have a link to the check valve removal tool? Or a site where you bought it? That is a cool Coleman tool box...did you make that or is that what the tool comes in? Thanks for any help!!!

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I made the case from a metal pencil box and a reproduction Coleman decal. I bought the tool from Mike Wells on Facebook. The best investment I have ever made in this hobby along with the homemade lantern vice. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011117415569

[@williamandalicerogers839]

@@colemanrestorationsrepair4171 THANKS!!!

[@benkanobe7500]

I have the CV tools. But I don't have a cool case like yours! Where did you get that case? (I assume you repurposed the case and painted and stickered it. )

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I can hook you up with a vice with no problem. Yes the box is a repurposed pencil box painted green with a Coleman replacement decal. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@mafosa9563]

isnt there suppose to be a rubber O-ring on the check valve?

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I don't think they started putting the o-ring until 1980 or so lanterns. I only work on the older ones, so I haven't run across one with an o-ring yet. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@coldsteel2005]

Where did you get your removal tool???

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I ordered it from one of the guys on one of the Facebook Coleman groups. Just send him a message. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011117415569

[@benkanobe7500]

My 237 has the screws holding in the pump. They were stripped out by the original owner. It works OK, but I don't like it. Does the small wire bail of later lanterns fit the early lantern screw dimension such that I could just replace my screws with a bail?? Thanks in advance for any guidance.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Personally I would just try to find screws that are just a bit larger in diameter but not too big. If not the the wire clip should work. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@budwhite9591]

The metal clips will fit fine

[@probegt75]

So you mean I can't get that out with a big flat head screwdriver?

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

Sometimes you can without any problems but if it's a stubborn one the brass is really brittle and most likely it will chip away or break. I really wouldn't recommend it. I had to learn the hard way. Once this happens it nearly impossible to remove and if you can get it out you will need a new check valve. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Hardcorediver44]

No O ring?

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I don't think they came with a factory o ring and have heard of people adding them if they have trouble with them leaking but have never had any problems yet after a good cleaning.

[@Hardcorediver44]

@@colemanrestorationsrepair4171 Thanks

[@kurtrussell5228]

The old style ones didn't have an o ring, newer style ones do..... however, both styles are interchangeable... if your old lantern has a old style one you can replace it with an new one that has the o ring....... the military coleman lanterns have a unique check valve, if you need to replace one of those you need the tool to remove it.. if you damage the check valve in a military lantern you won't find a replacement.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

@@kurtrussell5228 Good to know. I rarely pick up a newer lantern therefore I had no clue. Thanks for the information.

[@ricardoaniballosadaherrera3690]

Omite muchos pasos, y no muestra en detalle las partes que retira😃

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I don't think you watched the video to the end. I didn't skip any steps. I was explaining how to clean a check valve with one that was already out. Watch until the end for the complete process. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

Overexposure to solvents is harmful. I know a few mechanics and painters including myself who had to change careers because of it. For your own health and to set an example for your viewers please wear nitrile gloves when spraying carburetor cleaner.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

I had really not thought of that. I really appreciate the information. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

@@colemanrestorationsrepair4171 Your info on fixing those old stoves and lanterns is great. After watching a few of your videos I feel confident tearing into some of the older Coleman gear I have rescued from scrap piles. I'll just do what I can to keep those solvents from slpashing onto my skin.

[@colemanrestorationsrepair4171]

@@zone4garlicfarm I appreciate the comments. Just jump on in there. I only wish I had found some videos on these a few years ago when I first got interested in this hobby. If you need any help feel free to ask. I will help you if I can. God bless.