Hey all, I picked up a Coleman 249 a week or so ago. I kept it in an electrolysis tank for 3 days, and have no started messing with it. So far it needs a Vent, Globe (ordered), pump cup (I have one), cap gasket, nut to hold the frame to the fount, tip cleaning stem (E-block stuck, someone forced it). Plus it has more rust inside than I've ever seen, and the bottom exterior is HEAVILY pitted. SO I have some worries here. It was $25 on the local marketplace and I've gotten tired of fettling 220s and 200a's. I still have to drill out the graphite packing and see about getting the stuck block out, but my main focus right now is the fuel valve (part number 249-6531). Originally it had a knob that was pressed on or something, so there are no threads in the end of the shaft or rubbing for a knob to grip. The previous owner decided to bend the shaft into an "L" shape like a lever, which works if you have pliers or the strength of a small village. Does anyone know of a sub for this? I have not found anything online so far. I once put a 220 valve in a 237 so I was hoping for something like that. I haven't even pressure tested it yet, but someone suggested putting a 220 nickle fount on it and I just might.
I wish I could help but I'm not familiar with the 439. Edit: I just realized who you are buddy. This is the 249 project isn't it?
Yes it is. I have no idea why I put in 439. Guess i both swapped the numbers and hit the wrong key when I did it.
Coleman 249 He's got a 249 that he picked up local. The knob is missing and a previous owner bent the fuel valve stem kind of like how the tip cleaner is to operate the lantern with.
Closer looking at the pic shows the burner cap is missing the screen as well. Looks like the retaining rim for the screen is gone too.
