Coleman lantern
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Yeah, those are only available used, so you'd have to refill them. I tried it, but with no luck. The rubber gets hard after 20 yrs and breaks easily.
Here's a few ideas: see post 96, 112, 126.
Here's a few ideas: see post 96, 112, 126.
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So, that's a "parts well", like the military models?
Do I then see a fill cap around on the far side?
Performance-checked all four of mine today. All are bright-burners without leaks. Although the ball-check leaks slightly on my 3-60 228E, it's solid as a rock when the pump valve is tightened.
The Dietz and Kirkman kero's are also completely operational, but that's beyond the scope of this thread.
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Do I then see a fill cap around on the far side?
Performance-checked all four of mine today. All are bright-burners without leaks. Although the ball-check leaks slightly on my 3-60 228E, it's solid as a rock when the pump valve is tightened.
The Dietz and Kirkman kero's are also completely operational, but that's beyond the scope of this thread.
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See my post 85 pic when it was apart.
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i picked up one a few months back and it was one of the best investments yet!
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Picked up a Coleman 290 from Craigslist yesterday, listed as $35 or best offer with the red carry case in the background..... guy dint whine and moan when i offered $30....sigh i should of said 15 bucks....
came with a few extra mantles, and a bit of fuel in the fount. when i got over to my buddy's house i cleaned the globe and lit it right up! ran a little dim, so i cleaned the generator which was a pain in the ***. had to practically disassemble the whole lantern.
oh well here is a picture. its also dated 3/86 so is the case.
came with a few extra mantles, and a bit of fuel in the fount. when i got over to my buddy's house i cleaned the globe and lit it right up! ran a little dim, so i cleaned the generator which was a pain in the ***. had to practically disassemble the whole lantern.
oh well here is a picture. its also dated 3/86 so is the case.
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