samboy Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Hi gang. Just got my old duel fuel stove out, hasn't been used for a good few years and i think it needs a new plunger. But my question is will it run better on Coleman fuel or unleaded petrol ?. Between £7 and £9 seems a lot of money for the Coleman fuel. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 It will run better on coleman fuel as it doesn't have all the extra stuff put in petrol. However, I've run coleman stoves on unleaded petrol with no problems, once they are hot they will run quite happily on it. Try putting some fuel in and maybe even squirting some oil into the pump - you may find that the seal is rejuvenated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, theshootist said: It will run better on coleman fuel as it doesn't have all the extra stuff put in petrol. However, I've run coleman stoves on unleaded petrol with no problems, once they are hot they will run quite happily on it. Try putting some fuel in and maybe even squirting some oil into the pump - you may find that the seal is rejuvenated. Ok will do, will take plunger out tomorrow and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I had one of these for a while, great little stoves but a bit of a faf. Ended up buying a smaller gas tin one. Works everytime and clean burning. Can you take the plunger apart and see if the seal is perished ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 I got a fuel and it also run 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 I ran mine on unleaded for a few years, it just burns a bit dirtier and doesn't seem to last as long. It was easier though, I just used to take the fuel hose off the bike at rallies and top it up as needed Sometimes I even used my own bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 12 hours ago, figgy said: I had one of these for a while, great little stoves but a bit of a faf. Ended up buying a smaller gas tin one. Works everytime and clean burning. Can you take the plunger apart and see if the seal is perished ? Took plunger out and cleaned it, seal was ok. Put a very light coating of oil on seal and stem and its working fine now. Thanks for all input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Just like the guys said slightly cleaner on Coleman fuel but not worth the extra cost, find mine boils the kettle so much faster if I use one of those little camping stove windbreaks. Also bought a Nash bag for it last year, protects it a bit when packed up on the bike. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, powler said: Just like the guys said slightly cleaner on Coleman fuel but not worth the extra cost, find mine boils the kettle so much faster if I use one of those little camping stove windbreaks. Also bought a Nash bag for it last year, protects it a bit when packed up on the bike. Mick Yep i also treated myself to a Nash bag. Better than the old Plastic thing it came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 hello, i just bought one of those 1 ring gas camping stoves that fold away in its own case, £10 and a 4 gas canisters pack for a fiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 only ever use unleaded no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Oldypidgeonplopper, that's what I now use, quick clean and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, figgy said: Oldypidgeonplopper, that's what I now use, quick clean and light. hello, they are very good figgy, my last one went off to my sons camping weekend, and never came back got a new one in go outdoor sale Edited May 20, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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