Vintage Sears Camp Stove - Made by Coleman

Vintage Sears Camp Stove - Made by Coleman - Will it light?

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I just picked up this cool vintage Sears Camp Stove made by Coleman and thought it'd be fun to see if it would light on the old fuel that was left in the tank. I have no idea how old the fuel is, but it smells like very old gasoline. I have not done any work to the stove yet, not even wiped off dust or dirt.
0:00 Vintage Sears Camp Stove made by Coleman
0:50 Pumping up the tank
1:19 Propane torch to pre-warm the generator
1:48 Will the main burner light?
2:25 Main burner is lit and burning pretty well!
2:54 Will the second burner light?
5:15 Plans for the stove
For safety I am doing this outside and have a fire extinguisher nearby.
I pump up the tank, it seems to be holding pressure. I pre-heat the generator with a propane torch. The goal here is to help loosen any gummy fuel that may be blocking the generator and the heat will immediately help atomize the pressurized liquid fuel. (Less sooty flame while the generator warms up from the stove burner too hopefully). Time to open the valve to see... Will it light?
These stoves were built to last in the U.S.A. and parts for them are still available. There are many great resources for vintage Coleman gear and I will share a few in the next video as I do the mechanical rebuild of this Sears Camping stove (made by Coleman).
The stove is stamped on the front face:
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO.
MODEL 476.74970
MADE IN U.S.A.
I believe this is the equivalent of a Coleman 413 model (larger than the more common 2-burner Coleman 425)
• Burners are spaced 11" from center to center
• Suitcase measurements closed: 22.5" (W) 14.5" (D) 6.375" (H)
• Stove grates are angled toward the center-rear (which I believe is unique to some Sears stoves made by Coleman)
• Paint and decal are original
• Tank tab is stamped D64 (which I believe = 1964)
I plan to disassemble and clean the valve and generator, thoroughly clean the burner assemblies and fuel tank, inspect the pump and check valve and clean the surfaces of the case and grate in an upcoming video, and then take it camping!
Propane Torch: amzn.to/40TtUtB

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@jeffgrant7600 Жыл бұрын

Looking good. Needs a lot more pressure. You should give it about 40 pumps and then 20-40 more while it is pre-heating while the lever is up. I basically pump the entire time it's in warm up mode. The lever is providing a very lean mixture so the pressure drops fast in the tank. You can also "throttle" the lever as it is heating up to provide a more rich mixture as the generator is heating up.

@MattsGarageMiscDIY Жыл бұрын

I’ve since taken it apart, cleaned the valve assembly, replaced the packing, replaced the generator with a NOS Coleman part, cleaned the burners. It runs like new. Took it camping a couple weeks back and worked like a charm. Thanks for the feedback.

@theed365 Жыл бұрын

Love these old stoves. Looks more like a 425 to me. Didn't know Coleman made ones with store specific branding on them. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes out.

@MattsGarageMiscDIY Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen these in a few color schemes and sizes that were made by Coleman, but this was the first one that popped up locally. Coleman also made liquid fuel lanterns for Sears and these all seem to be a niche within the Coleman collecting hobby. I’ve now got the stove tore down, working on rehabbing it, and plan to use it for camping. Plan to post 1 more video on it coming up.

@dalesearcy5734 8 ай бұрын

I just picked up one of these stoves for $10.00 from someone that lives close to me. I have not tried to start it up yet. I was looking for a fuel tank to replace the one that came with my old 3 burner stove. This stove may be in too good of shape to use as a parts stove though. Looks like your stove could use a fuel cap gasket and possibly a new leather pump cup.

@MattsGarageMiscDIY 8 ай бұрын

These Sears stoves are a bit more rare than their standard Coleman counter parts, but all the parts to rehab them are readily available. I’ve since rebuilt this stove and have used it on a couple camping outings. It’s working great. Coleman also made a 3 burner version for Sears, I have one that I will post a video on shortly.

@alantakes1643 5 ай бұрын

Just tried to post a comment, and hit a wrong key; think I lost my post entirely. If not, and two similar posts pop up, my apologies in advance. My Dad had one of these 60 years ago, and I always wanted to get one like it. Just found one and purchased it; looks to be in very good shape. We'll see when it arrives (being shipped to me). Would love to see your rehab video for how you took yours apart and made it work "like-new" again. I'm assuming I may have to do the same, and any advice on how to do this would be very much appreciated. Again, hoping you'll post a video of your rehab work. Thanks, Al

@MattsGarageMiscDIY 5 ай бұрын

Hey Al, I grew up on most everything coming from Sears! Congrats on finding one of these stoves! Since I found and fixed this one, I see them pop-up on eBay periodically. I was watching a very nice looking one on eBay this week that was with it’s original box! I recently came across the 3 burner version of this same stove! Will post a video of that one soon. OldTown Coleman on KZfaq is where I learned to rebuild my stove. Start here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8Vxo7xnsNmteqs.html Most any parts you need you’ll find at www.oldcolemanparts.com or eBay. Let me know how it goes. I’m taking this stove camping in a couple weeks!

@alantakes1643 5 ай бұрын

@@MattsGarageMiscDIY Hey Matt! Thanks SO much for the information and links. LoL about your comment re: eBay, "....I was watching a very nice looking one on eBay this week that was with it’s original box!...." That's the one I purchased. Paid a lot of money for it, but have been looking for a near new or "new in box" for years. I will definitely watch the video links you shared, and will be in touch about progress.