Coleman lantern
Who still uses the good ol ultra reliable Coleman liquid fuel lanterns? I have a bit of a collection and use them all the time My oldest is from the 20's
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suprz wrote:Big Katuna wrote:OkieGene wrote:
Oh yes!
I have a 2 mantle lantern and a 3 burner gas burner, both Coleman, that I bought in 1977 at Montgomery Wards.
I think the pump, or pump gaskets, may be shot. Any tips or advice to repair or replace?
Amazon. Coleman pump repair kit.
If the pump cup is made of leather, you can soak it in lightweight oil 3in 1 or reg motor oil and made the leather supple again, and the pump will work again
Needsfoot oil works best for that.
I have a collection (wrong, it is an accumulation) of old red single mantles. Both High top and low top. I like the single mantles as there are only half as many mantles to replace.
All have installed lighters and half have a safe on the bottom.
We also have a two burner stove that has cooked so many memories that I could not sell it to a collector that offered my money for it. I did guaranty him right of first refusal.
I say it is an accumulation because a collector collects to have special models and numbers. Mine were just got a garage sales and one was because I forgot that I had three.
I keep them because they work when the electric lights go out. You can keep a can of fuel almost indefinitely, but but batteries have a shelf life.
Mattt
