Special Tools:

502 Stove Burner Bowl Removal Tool

The steel burner bowl on a Coleman® 502 Sportster stove is threaded on the steel Bunsen below, as shown in Figure 1. Heat, moisture and air can rust this connection to a point where disassembly is extremely difficult.

Figure 1	Figure 2

The removal tool shown in Figure 2 won't help with the rust, but it will allow you safely grip the burner bowl during for removal.

Caution! Apply penetrating fluid to the burner bowl and allow it to soak before attempting removal. This tool can apply enough force to twist and destroy the Bunsen.

The tool is a heavy steel disc that mounts to the burner bowl and is turned with a standard 3/8" drive ratchet wrench. It comes with machine screws necessary for use.

1. Remove the three screws on the burner cap, then pull the burner cap and fillers from the stove.

2. Set the tool down on the burner bowl and align the holes. Using the longer screws provided with the tool, install the screws to snug as shown in Figure 3.

3. Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet into the center hole as in Figure 4. While holding the stove firmly, attempt to give the ratchet wrench a CCW turn.

Figure 3	Figure 4

If you can't turn the burner bowl with a reasonable amount of force, STOP and apply additional penetrating fluid. You can also apply heat to the center of the burner bowl, with caution, to break the rust.

This tool is offered by your friends at The GPA Junkyard.

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