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Generator tips - fuel/air mix ratios

The most common generator orifice sizes on older Coleman lanterns and lamps are from .006 to .008 and the percentage change in sizes is ...
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Started by Nevada_Ed
Project 500A

Decided to do another project today. This one I'll call Project 500A! Started with a fairly decent 500A dated June of 1956: ...
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Started by Murff
How To Rebuild Petromax

Thanks to Erwin Schafer for this file! http://www.eschaefer.de/hobbys/starkl/px-rest.pdf Murff
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Started by Murff
How to make up a #T88 slant generator

OK , I'm a nut about trying to restore things back to the way they were originally produced . the first production of the slant L220 lamp and...
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Started by SteveRetherford
200 conversion to kerosene

I have always wanted one of those 201s and they seem to be rare and expensive, especially on ebay. Would this work: could one just purchase a 201...
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Started by Quicklite
How to light a coleman #2 iron

Ok i finaly stumbled upon a copy of the original #2 lighting direction in my computer , see if this works now ? ...
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Started by SteveRetherford
Repairing a vent stud hole.

On my Quick-lite lantern the previous owner must have tried to do a restoration. Lucky for me, they gave up before they completely destroyed it....
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Started by BCosby
How To Replicate A Model 1 or 2 Stove Grate

This information was contributed by Joe Pagan: First of all, pictures are shown in the vertical fully open and partially pivoted. In the first...
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Started by Murff
Cleaning a lamp – tools and materials - dents

October 9, 2009 This document is a list of tools and materials I use to clean lamps with descriptions of their use. I have found...
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Started by Terry_Marsh
Reasons NOT To Use Unleaded Fuel In Lanterns

Reprinted from Technical Assistance! Thank you Roger! ROGER Registered: 03/12/09 Posts: 658 ...
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Started by Murff
Marvin's Kero lighting Instructions

(Thanks go to Marvin for this write up) Well, I will tell you the ways I light mine. I say ways, because Coleman kerosene lanterns light usually...
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Started by warren
Link To Old Town Coleman Archive

http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.oldtownyucca.com/discus/messages/board-topics.html
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Started by Murff
How To Date Coolers & Jugs

I found an old post by Cheyenne Cobb from an old BBS archive post from 2004: "A Cooler or Chest stamped 6 43 is indeed not a June...
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Started by Murff
Coleman Product Diagrams

I was talking to Bob Hitchcock, owner of http://www.OldColemanparts.com , and he has put his parts diagrams on his website. If you click on...
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Started by Murff
Cleaning a Stubborn Globe

I just finished a 288 lantern that I got locally from Craigslist for $10. Actually got it a nice 220K for $20. Both restored beautifully with...
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Started by BobA
How to use Citric Acid

This might be more apropriatly called how I use Citric acid , the trials and errors Anyway Kool-Aid is for Kids , at first i used kool-aid to...
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Started by SteveRetherford
Glossary & Definitions

Add yours here and once finished, I'll compile them and put on the "How-to" forum! FFR...A Full Frank Rebuild as described by Frank in his...
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Started by Murff
How To Assemble A 523 Stove

Here are the assembly and set procedures on a 523 stove. It's really not that hard there are just a couple of steps I wanted to share. I have...
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Started by kellyblues
How To Tear Down A 523 Stove

Here is my way of tearing down a 523 stove. I'm sure there are some who have done more of these than me. I have done more than most. I have...
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Started by kellyblues
How to Unclog The Air Tube Beyond The Checkvalve

From Frank Bebb- Of course the problem is that tube at the end of the pump cylinder that runs to the top of the fount is plugged. I'm probably 6...
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Started by Murff
How to check a brass fount for stress cracks?

This information is a compilation of information supplied to me by Nevada Ed, Bob Meyer, Steve Retherford, and Dmacp who came up with the...
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Started by Steve_G
How to rebuild a 275 valve

This info is from Quest Da Turd-Dok: If you are getting the "A" series valve, no adjustment necessary other than to carefully remove the...
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Started by Murff
How to pack a lantern for shipping

Step 1. Diasassemble the the lantern by removing the vent, the globe and the bail handle, if removable. Be sure the fount is emptied of all fuel. Put...
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Started by Murff
How to polish a 530 stove case

Thanks to OregonMichael! You'll need: - Nevr Dull http://www.nevrdull.com/ - Mother's Mag Aluminum Polish ...
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Started by warren
How to replace a pump leather

Thanks to Kelly for the following information. Kelly also has a wide array of pump leathers if you need them. First start by placing the leather...
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Started by warren
502 stove

Is there a trick to getting the F/A tube out of a 502 stove? I tried putting the tee in a vice and could not budge it. It looks like there may be so...
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Started by rainjer
Handy Gas Plant Info

HGP information: 457G 35,000 BTU (5 in burner dia, 8.5 in grate) 460G 50,000 BTU (7 in Burner dia, 10 in grate) Both hold 2 gallons and are 15.5...
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Started by warren
Paint colors and How to Paint

Paint information , Use at your own risk!} Sears Pea Green lantern: RUST-OLEUM, Gloss Protective Enamel, #214087, "Army...
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Started by warren
Milspec Lantern Info and how to light

Milspec info ( From Neil McRae) Only the Coleman Milspecs had a model number. Coleman called the original 252 and when the...
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Started by warren
How to light a Quick-Lite

How to light a Quick-Lite: Release all pressure by slowly removing the cap, then only pump about 10 times and don't over pressurize for starting....
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Started by warren
220B/228B (early/late info) AKA 220A/228A

220B/220A (or early/late 220/228B info) thanks Luke 1)Old sunshine logo on the side of the fount (30-33) * but No logo exists within...
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Started by warren
Mantle Information

Mantles: (Thanks to Gary) Silk Lites contain thorium. Gold Tops replaced the Silk Lites when thorium use ended. Gold Top mantles...
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Started by warren
Storing Lanterns

I know this has probably been answered in the past but please humor me.I was only bitten by the lantern bug last year and now probably own more...
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Started by craig

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