Pumping my Coleman...

[steveR]

...and no, that is not the cue for smutty inuendo, thank you!

I got my Coleman out yesterday ready for my coming run into Italy and was a bit disappointed to find I could not get any pressure. I pulled the plunger out of the chamber and the rubber/neoprene washer seems OK, but is obviously not making an airtight seal. Dare I risk some vaseline or similiar or is it a new washer?

[Basil the Dog]

I would always suggest some vaseline if you are going to give anything a good pumping, especially a Coleman.


Not smutty just camping related.

[steveR]

I would always suggest some vaseline if you are going to give anything a good pumping, especially a Coleman.


Not smutty just camping related.

Sort of worked.... A bit of a struggle to get the plunger to seal on the chamber is what it feels like, though. Better get a washer kit I guess.

[Jacqueslemac]

My tip is to dribble some thin oil (even olive oil) down the shaft before you put it away for any length of time.

Note to self: oil my Coleman when I get home this evening.

[steveR]

My tip is to dribble some thin oil (even olive oil) down the shaft before you put it away for any length of time.

Note to self: oil my Coleman when I get home this evening.

I was a tad concerned about any lube getting into the fuel, but a touch of loive oil will add something to your toast!!

Good tip, and one I will follow in future. Thanks James

[StumpyFingers]

If it is not used for a period of time, then the rubber will dry out and crack.
This is usually more pronounced when petrol is used, it dries out the natural oils. It also tends to leave a residue on the inner walls, which could cause sealing problems.

[steveR]

If it is not used for a period of time, then the rubber will dry out and crack.
This is usually more pronounced when petrol is used, it dries out the natural oils. It also tends to leave a residue on the inner walls, which could cause sealing problems.

I ordered a refurb kit which came this morning with a leather washer as opposed to a placcy one. Huge difference in the ability to build pressure up! now! I cleaned the wall on the cylinder first as well.

Must remember the "drop of oil" tip.