I have one of those from my grandfather. It still has the manual in it. I did a basic cleaning on it around 30 years ago. Got it out the other day, put some gas in it and fired it up. It works like a champ. Funny part is when you you put it away and then open it back up, it stinks of old gas (which is what I found out after opening it back up after 30 years).
This video was a great help to get the 520 stove I acquired going. I acquired one, and a MilSpec lantern, when a guy noticed my Army Jeep, and offered the pair to me for $50, as his wife wanted him to clean some of his crap out of the garage.
I just picked up a 1945 520 this weekend. Only missing the funnel. Need to disassemble, clean and fire it up! Didn’t even know it was a Coleman until this vid
Wow! Thank you Ernie! This is the type stove my Dad carried during WWII. I’m retired from the Army myself and carried something similar but in my opinion not quite as good. One of my Sergeant’s gave it to me when he retired in 1969. Lost it in the Sabine River when my canoe flipped. My Brother failed to re-secure the packs to the canoe and lash down the cover. Yeah, still mad at him! Think I’ll try eBay to find one
Never new this one exist until today. Thanks. Your restoration videos are very helpful if the time comes and need to fix one. Never know when things can go bad and I have to piece one together. Still the best. SEMPER FI
Dont you find you have to be careful with vinegar and cleaning, I used it on my 123r and I could see the copper in patches on the windscreen afterwards
You can get in in one of the big home improvement stores in the plumbing section. It comes in approximately 10" x 10" squares. It is used to protect walls when welding pipes and is usually marked as a welding blanket.
I have one of those from my grandfather. It still has the manual in it. I did a basic cleaning on it around 30 years ago. Got it out the other day, put some gas in it and fired it up. It works like a champ. Funny part is when you you put it away and then open it back up, it stinks of old gas (which is what I found out after opening it back up after 30 years).
This video was a great help to get the 520 stove I acquired going. I acquired one, and a MilSpec lantern, when a guy noticed my Army Jeep, and offered the pair to me for $50, as his wife wanted him to clean some of his crap out of the garage.
I just picked up a 1945 520 this weekend. Only missing the funnel. Need to disassemble, clean and fire it up! Didn’t even know it was a Coleman until this vid
Just a suggestion. When you start to separate cotter keys, use a small pair of side cutters. Less likely to scratch surface below. Love your work.
Thanks Dr. Ernie, this looks like a pretty cool old stove, kind of reminds me of an old locomotive.
Wow! Thank you Ernie! This is the type stove my Dad carried during WWII. I’m retired from the Army myself and carried something similar but in my opinion not quite as good. One of my Sergeant’s gave it to me when he retired in 1969. Lost it in the Sabine River when my canoe flipped. My Brother failed to re-secure the packs to the canoe and lash down the cover. Yeah, still mad at him! Think I’ll try eBay to find one
i love complete overhauls - thanks
Never new this one exist until today. Thanks. Your restoration videos are very helpful if the time comes and need to fix one. Never know when things can go bad and I have to piece one together. Still the best.
SEMPER FI
Mine is a m1950 in mint condition just sold it to a good friend yesterday
I love these old stoves thanks again for the video
Thanks Doc.
Very nice 👍 I just found a really nice one in a barn, looking up what it was and found your channel.
Never seen one of these, thanks.
Justfound one in old house
Good instructional video , thanks for sharing , God bless !
you should try powder coating the bare metal parts that are subject to rust....it protects them and looks great
I have one that's almost in mint condition from the factory but I don't know how to take the wrench off don't want to scratch it
Dont you find you have to be careful with vinegar and cleaning,
I used it on my 123r and I could see the copper in patches on the windscreen afterwards
Where do you get your carbon felt from?
You can get in in one of the big home improvement stores in the plumbing section. It comes in approximately 10" x 10" squares. It is used to protect walls when welding pipes and is usually marked as a welding blanket.
@@raybeazley9896 Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. I really appreciate it!
Why you stoped