Coleman Lantern / Stove Check Valve Removal Tool

Description

Coleman Check Valve Removal Tool
Fits most Coleman liquid fuel lanterns and camp stoves, also works on Mill Spec lantern in picture and AGM Works with newer style wide slot check valves.
Probably will not work with 242 or early 242A without the air stem or the 220D/228D and prior.  Check back as I will be offering check valve tools for these.
Also works on AGM without the rods as shown in pics. Use wrench on hex end of removal tool to remove valve.
General Directions for use:
1.Remove the air stem from your lantern's check valve in order to determine which of the two threaded rods to use  (8-32 or ¼-32 thread)
2. Hand screw the rod into the check valve at least finger tight. Engage as much thread as possible.
3. Slide the tube down over the rod.
4. Make sure that the ears are fully engaged in the slot.Gently turn the tube until the ears drop into the slots cut in the check valve.
5. Drop a washer onto the rod and then screw on one of the 7/16” nuts (1/4-20 thread) and tighten just enough to eliminate any play in the tube and lock it into place. Caution: Do not over tighten as the brass threads in the check valve may strip!
6. Using adjustable wrench, fit it to the flats on the exposed end of the tube.
7. Hold the fount in a solid grip. If you have a vise, this is a great application for it. Give the wrench a solid turn counterclockwise. Do not side load the wrench. The check valve will loosen and you will be able to remove the entire assembly with the check valve attached.
8. Clean and loosen the ball bearing in the check valve and when free, screw the check valve back into the fount, or use a new replacement valve.
Be careful not to reinstall the valve too tight! It's also a good idea to lightly coat the tool with oil as it can rust in a damp environment.
Made by me in the USA in my prototype/production shop. Primarily machined on a 1916 Warner & Swasey #4 Turret Lathe.  I am also a collector of Coleman lanterns and a member of Coleman forums and the I.C.C.C.
I've been in business many years and have sold hundreds of these with 100% satisfaction as shown in my reviews.
Note: This auction is for the check valve removal tool and 2 rods only. The lantern is not for sale. I do have the other service tools ( fuel valve removel tools and vise) available in separate listings.
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