Coleman Stove Model 425 Teardown Maintenance Rebuild and Leak Repair 

Totally the BEST how-to video I have ever seen on RU-vid. No waisted monolog, great tips, every detail covered, good camera work, editing and audio. Thank you!

Ditto on all the positive comments. I thought I was Mr. Fix It. Top notch!

This is by far the best how to video I’ve seen on RU-vid on anything ever! Thank you very much for taking the time to do such an amazing job at explaining, showing and demonstrating the process

Fantastic in-depth video on the proper maintenance of these old stoves. Thank you for helping people keep these things going. The modern day Coleman products are no-where near as good as this era.

I would have used a scotchbrite pad and Dawn dish detergent and water to clean the parts. Then, reassemble the stove back together. Your video helped me fix my Colman 425.

Thanks I have my Grandfathers old 425B I plan on restoring. This is going to be on repeat in my garage for sure.

I watched the whole teardown. Great job on the stove. I couldn't do the breakdown of the 425 I have but would love to do it...I'm not sure I could put it back together again. Lol. Great job!

Excellent information on a complete rebuild of these stoves...I have 2 that have been stored for decades that need to be gone through & rebuilt to get them functional again...I have a 425D & 425E...can't wait to have 2 fully functional classic Coleman stoves!

It's very apparent you know what the hell you're talking about. Definitely not a rookie. Very well described. No BS. Excellent. Thanks!

Thank you Sir! I’ve got a 425C that I’ve got to rebuild. Now I understand the process.

Thanks so much for this video! I just found two 425s at our local transfer station for free. They are in great shape and I will be using your video to help guide me through their checkout Thanks so much!!!

I'm guessing this is a mid 1970s model Coleman Stove. We had one. Great stove. Great memories. Great Video.

This was great, and I thank you very much. My father started camping up in the Adirondacks in 1955 or so, me in 1967 as a young boy, and I carried on the tradition after his death in 1987. I still use the Coleman stove he bought in 1956 but have never done any work to it. We used to use unleaded gas, but switched to Coleman fuel decades ago. I've never drained the fuel upon storage and never had a problem just pumping it up and lighting it. Always works fine. But it's been a few years, and after 67 years I think it's worthy of a rebuild. Will buy the graphite from Old Coleman Parts (maybe a new pump leather or whatever they use these days) and hope all the other parts are in serviceable condition. Have to find a place that will sand blast/powder coat the tank...

A no nonsense, straight forward instructional. Great camera positioning. Well done sir.

Absolutely great job! Coleman should hire you to do their repair videos. :)

Great vid. Thank you for going through the entire process. Well done sir.

Your video is impressive to say the least and you are very articulate. Respect sent and Thank You.

this will be my go to video for maintaining my stove

Outstanding presentation! All good clearly shown info with no ramble babble.

This is a very thorough video. Nice job.

I love the old ww2 squad stove on your bench. Had one of those in 1967!

I have a job like this that I need to get done. Thanks for adding to my weekend chore list.

the best video on Coleman stoves i have found thanks

Great video. This will be super helpful as I refurbish my Goodwill find. Thanks so much.

I was gifted one of these the other day, used (barely). The tank wasn't emptied....this should be fun. I can't get it to pressurize, so it looks like some work ahead for me. Thanks for the video as I've never used one and was pretty clueless as to all the parts and what they did.

I love watching video how how things work I am not knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff so this is kinda like being in a class room which I love thanks so much!

This is great and clear, also you get to the point not like most RU-vidrs that are more interested in showing their face, thank you for this good video

Fantastic video! I'm surprised you didn't refurbish the case!

Great video, thanks. The experts at the Coleman Collectors Forum tell me that leaving some fuel in the tank is a good idea, it was rust-preventers in it and being pure naptha will never go bad. I believe them, so that is what I do now. There are a few over there who disagree.

You explained that perhaps as well as I’ve ever heard anything explained. I’ll have to check out your other videos.

Good video. The tank came out beautifully.

Great narration and editing. Well done sir!

Thanks for this well done demonstration - professional and entertaining at the same time.

Have needed this vidio for years,thank you.excellant!

Very nice video with concise easy to understand commentary. Thank you.

Great tutorial! Precise and clear instructions

Best video on these things I have seen.....Bobby below is spot-on.

Great stove I use a msr backpacking stove when. just me. Back country camping I use this stove ,best for larger groups 2+. Love this stove buy one if you need a great stove!!

Very professional video & maintenance process of a great stove, love the tank powder coating , but now a paint refurb of the rest would be worthwhile to bring it back to full glory. Excellent vid & thorough job, TFS. Cheers

Very through video and explanation! Thank you very much for making this!! vr, Shannon

A very well described video and also well presented. I am in the process of redoing my Coleman 425F two burner. So this is a big help. Thank you.

Thanks for showing this. The only thing I think I would have done differently is to take the tank to a radiator shop to have it boiled out to eliminate any rust, varnish, or other contaminants that remained in it.

Nice video. We have one of these stoves in Putao, Kachin State. It had been left with gas in for 4-5 years, needed servicing before it was safe to use. Your video walked us through the process nicely. Thanks.

Impressive, thank you for sharing your skills.

I have a 3 burner one of these and I use it fairly regular. I also have the propane adapter for it. Good video.

What an awesome video 👍💪👊💯 Thank You 🙏

I have an absolute mint condition 425 that was put in storage in 1953 (according to the newspaper lining). Is leaking pressure from the "Filler Pug". I just shot it with thick oil and it seems to be fine. I don't remember if you addressed this issue. I removed and oiled the pump leather. Works great after at least 70 years. Excellent video. Subscribed.

Great video. Just used my classic stove this past weekend while camping and salmon fishing. I've had it since the late 70's and it runs like a champ. Probably due for some maintenance and it really deerves a paint job

Thank you for such a great video.

Fantastic information, , Five Star video,🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 You should have primed the stove and repainted it. Great Content. 👍

I got two of them one didn't work the other was working but now it doesn't I'm going to rebuild it... Thanks for the video think it will help

Boy you do good work very professional

Thanks so much! you helped me fix a brand new stove that had a valve that would close.

Very detailed..... thank you

Amazing video! Wonderfully described and explained both verbally and visually. 15 stars 🌟out of 10!! I'm actually tenting now for 7 nights and have 2 Coleman stoves with me....1 with a leak (421 C model)...lol. I'll be breaking it down now shortly to see where my issues lies. Liked and subscribed....I'll be looking forward to more of you're great educational videos. Thanks!

Excellent video, great job

Thanks again for the information

First time seeing stamped sheet metal nuts. Nice stove.

Excellent instructional video.

I bought a 425b off ebay sometime ago, I can see already my tank pump isn't making enough pressure....tank is holding what pressure there is ....hear a very small hiss from the generator, so I'll be doing a rebuild and cleaning.....Yes, your video has been quite helpful, Thank You sir.

very helpful good video. I would like to know more about the particular cleaners and oils to use.

Thanks for the information

Excellent video. My tank has at least one pinhole leak and I'm hoping I can solder it shut. The knob drips too so it looks like I need a new graphite packing.

Great video!!!!

That was so therapeutic.

Great video! I just repainted my stove because a friend set it on fire and actually burned most of the paint off of the case, lid and wind wings. Started rusting immediately. A PITA, but I masked the latch and rivets to keep its original look. One, question: Why drain the fuel for storage? I was taught that the fuel prevents internal rust and keeps the seals in good condition. I do make sure pressure is relieved before storing.

Thanks for info

Very well done! Thank you! Regards from Canada

Great Video !! Thumbs up !

Brilliant! Thank you sir! And "Go Navy"! I just got a 425F off the curb in pristine condition. I'll go through this entire process. I assume the parts are the same for the "F" model. The internet seems to think the only difference is in the arrangement of the filler cap for the gas tank. Would you happen to have any input on that one? EG... packing.

Once again very well explained and detailed I always look forward to your videos!

beyond excellent

Great video I just got a free coleman 3 burner in mint condition used once, everything looks fine, I was wondering if you could help, the generator is in excellent condition as is the stove, is there a gasket that seals the generator tube when in the stove hole, I could hear leaking from that spot and didn't want to light it yet incase there's a missing gasket that goes into the hole. Can't find anything on it and you have the best breakdown video I've seen. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Great video. I can’t figure out why I have a have fuel leaking past the needle valve and the stove won’t entirely shut off. Also I’m not getting a full pressure flame. It is a 1993 425 E.

"Albert Strokes". Now we are gettin technical.

Brilliant!

I’m very surprised you did not sandblast the case and powder coat it ? You took so much time on the tank .

Great video. Going to service/ paint mine shortly. Mine is a 424, would the same size tools be used? Cheers from Dublin, Ireland. 😉

Great video the only item you didn’t disassemble was the starter valve. Is that valve not serviceable? It happens to be the one location on my stove that is leaking fuel when pressurized.

when reassembly the pressure pump i cannot push the plunger in what is happing?/

Hello .. I have a different model but it is Coleman .. could you help me, tell me why the fuel is returned through that part of the air pump .. just change the internal non-return valve.

Awesome video! Thank you!!

Good thing those wasp nests were uninhabited.

I just got one from estate sale. Brand new - since 1973 LOL - unused, 99% pristine. I'm watching this to get idea about polishing some parts (e.g. the regulator tube) Why does that white car have an European plate ?

My stove is much older then one shown,has a cylindrical fuel tank.

Are the processes essentially the same for all 425 Series stoves? I have a 425C that I am looking to rebuild. Thanks.

Would you be able to add a link to where you get your spare parts?

Awesomeness

I have the same stove. My only question is why didn't you paint the case ?? Love my stove and yes I got the same colors from Home Depot !

Why remove the fuel? The fuel will keep the tank from rusting will it not?

where do you get parts for your stove. I have my fathers old coleman stove. I remember it growing up and it needs new packing

I have an old 1970s one we used sense i was a kid. The only thing that mine has a problem with is the choke lever' I have to move it around to get it to light. I know it is supposed to be facing up when lighting, but it don't light facing up. So i have to move it from side to side till it is at the right spot to light. Then i lower it facing down after it is lit for a minute. Once it starts it runs well. I also bought a new one that uses the old type of fuel, and gas that can be used in a car. But so far i have no used car gas in it. Using car gas just don't seem safe to me.

Two words...nitrile gloves. Those are some nasty chemicals you are spraying on your hands. But Great vid...helped a lot.

Funciona con gasolina?

Dam i'd like to see your gun cleaning video's LOL

Hello again, I left a message earlier. I see that you are or were in Germany.

Oh, man, you should've sandblasted and painted the case while you were at it. Otherwise, good work, lots of detail.

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I have an old Coleman stove that I would like to disassemble and clean up so I have watched at least a dozen videos over the last few days. Without a doubt, this is the most informative "how to" video I have found. Thanks for being so thorough & clear in explaining the parts, clean up & repair process, and proper storage.

So great to see & hear a lucid, logical, eloquent disertation. Well done! These are great SHTF stoves. Everyone should aquire one for camping, winter storm power outages.