Mark & Doug,
I'm sure it was put away with fuel back in about '76. I don't believe that it was ever used with anything but Coleman fuel, but it MAY have. I don't get any old gas smell though.
I appreciate the tips on soaking parts. I have some work on the tear that I need to take care of, but I'll be working on the stoves before too long. I have a new WG Coleman stove that a friend gave me so I'm using that when I'm out camping. (it had never been used!!)
I'm starting to feel like I need a 35 foot motorhome to pull my tear with. I'll sleep in the tear and load the coach up with all the "toys".
Joanne