coleman 2C stove scoring of generator

NW_Lady · Post by **NW_Lady** » Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:13 am

Working on my coleman 2C stove. Noticed that the generator has some scoring from rubbing on the steel guide as it goes from hot blast position to run position. Any thoughts?

There is no leak now but....

Could I put a bit of solder there so that the rubbing is on the solder....and just replace the solder every 100 yrs ?
Maybe a collar of copper or very thin steel held in place by the clamp next to the worn spot?

Also.. Had to use a little Harvey's yellow pipe goo to stop a stubborn leak. What can I use to clean up the extra?

thanking all you kind and knowledgeable folk in advance!

NW_Lady · Post by **NW_Lady** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:51 pm

Bumping this... hoping someone has some thoughts on this. thank you

Post by **Chucker** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:13 pm

Yes, find a piece of copper pipe slightly larger than your gen tube. You might use some thinner LP gas copper line not full blown water/plumbing pipe.

Cut it long enough to cover the area in question. Then, probably using a Dremel and cutting wheel, slit the pipe down the length of it and slip it over the gen. Put it in place and as you tighten the clamp it should compress the pipe holding it secure.

NW_Lady · Post by **NW_Lady** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:48 pm

Thank you!

Post by **Chucker** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:01 pm

BTW, sometimes you can find copper line pretty cheap in kits for refrigerator ice makers. Not sure about all the diameter's they offer with those though.

I think our True Value Hardware store sells that copper line, cut to the length you need. I'd get at least a foot since other small projects can come up from time to time.

zoomkat · Post by **zoomkat** » Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:38 pm

If you have a hobby store (airplane type) available, you might get a piece of brass tubing and make a curved patch from that. Craft stores have rolls of thin brass sheet that might also be used for patch material. I'd just go with a bit of solder to make a wear surface.

NW_Lady · Post by **NW_Lady** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:27 am

many thanks to all. Looks like a little copper or brass shield is the way to go to protect this old generator.

Gunhippie · Post by **Gunhippie** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:44 am

Or, not worry and realize that it will take more than your remaining lifetime to wear through.

SteveRetherford · Post by **SteveRetherford** » Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:51 pm

i wonder if the genny isnt seated all the way , like the clamp should just be on the round section and not the hex portion . just an observation . i have a 2C ill have to take a look at and refresh my memory

NW_Lady · Post by **NW_Lady** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:22 am

Thank you, Steve. Good thought

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