coleman northstar servicing

[Bluesbro]

Hi guys can anyone offer me any info on how to service my two northstars?
I have had them for a few years now and the electric ignition has melted on them both so was thinking about replacing them but not sure if its worth it cos think they will just melt again. At the moment im just sticking a match in a hole on the side to ignite which generagly results in a mass of flames due to having to leave the petrol going in for ages before it will catch. Is this a persistant problem and would i just be waisting my money?

I also keep loosing pressure in one of them and the pump handle is loose but the washer and rubber on the handle seem fine. Any ideas?

lastly is there any petrol additives i should use to keep them all running clean? Someone mentioned redex but don`t want to put it in if it will be no good.


Any help or advice much appreciated


Tight line

Joe

[pingu]

dont know about the fuel or the ignition but i know you can get replacment pumps and washers as i eneded up getting the wrong one for the smaller coleman( but managed to swap)
good luck
dave

[bassbandit]

you can get spares from veal under lamps

[cod fisherman]

if you are losing pressure it means that the check release valve is broke they cost about 8 quid i got mine from a dealer in weston super mare mail order

[Charter Skipper]

Try this link ,comprehensve list of spares and reasonable prices for all pressure lamps.....colemans list is at the bottom of the page

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Coleman/Coleman%20.htm

[Bluesbro]

cheers guys much appreciated