coleman

cod head · #1 11-09-2005, 06:02 PM

an any one help my coleman power house is getting briter then goes dim
even when you get max pressure and tank is full.

upnorth1 · #2 11-09-2005, 06:09 PM

sounds like the needle in the jet may be broken or damaged...may need a new jet.

upnorth1 · #3 11-09-2005, 06:10 PM

....it controls the fuel flow...

upnorth1 · #4 11-09-2005, 06:12 PM

...or...you may have a hole in the mantle (s) ...

cod head · #5 11-09-2005, 06:20 PM

thanks will check needle in the jet

MRG2000 · #6 11-09-2005, 08:40 PM

The needle and atomising tube are probably coked up,easily stripped and cleaned,and as a matter of course you have to change the mantle.Be carefull not to over pressurise the chamber as it can cause petrol to leek into the ignitor and melt the plastic body !....

cod head · #7 11-11-2005, 04:55 PM

thanks for help replaced gen hopefully sorted prob

gullyworm · #8 11-11-2005, 06:02 PM

Now then Rich,had the same prob with mine i used to nearly turn it off and the quickly turn it on full.
This used to sort it out for another hour.

PS hows wid tonight?Chucking it down here

cod head · #9 11-12-2005, 04:59 AM

hi john not bad wind getting up was ginng digging but wind,
in fsce at spurn .went on mon night got 1 small whitting
too many crabs not cold enough yet.

cod head · #10 11-12-2005, 05:04 AM

did that had too replace generator was bent ,
not a clue how that happend cheers

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