Dual fuel stove problem
Submitted: Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 20:25
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Pete and Lez
G'day all,
I can't pump any pressure into the tank on my single burner dual fuel stove. I turn
the knob 1/2 to 1 turn anticlockwise, place thumb over hole in pump handle and can't pump. It feels like something is blocked and can't push plunger all the way in. Had this problem years ago but can't remember what I did. Any body know the cure?
Cheers Pete and Lez
Reply By: SKP - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:39
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:39
The plunger is probably unscrewing from the "seal".
Pull it apart,
check the plunger "seal", grease (silicone lube is good) and re-assemble.
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Reply By: George_M - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:42
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:42
If all else fails, you could buy a new pump/seal kit.
George_M
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY (VIC) - Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:03
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:03
Gday George
You cold ??
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Follow Up By: George_M - Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 14:00
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 14:00
For an old Queenslander it was bloody cold, Murray.
The 15 year old wanted to try his hand at rabbit shooting. It rained for ten days straight; freezing cold; had an absolutely fantastic time.
We got two rabbits at an estimated cost of $397.00 each.
George
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Reply By: Hoyks - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:47
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:47
I had a similar problem with my dual fuel lantern. the valve at the bottom of the pump corroded and wouldn't let air in. I freed it up then it wouldn't keep the fuel in.
I replaced the valve with bits available from Coleman and now it's all good.
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Reply By: Pete and Lez - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:54
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 21:54
Thanks for the tips. Found the "problem", The tank was already fully pressurised.
Thanks, Peter
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:07
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 13:07
Good one Pete....Hendy has your
membership form (was talking to him this morning).......... so looks like you'll be up for a MUCK-UP award nomination at the next meeting...haha
Cya at
Narrung....
Roachie
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez - Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 at 19:45
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 at 19:45
We're not technically members yet, no way to treat a visitor.LOL
cheers
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