The lamp was found here in Australia. The control valve is not original, it is an Amish modification sold and used by Leacock. I have seen them on two other 159X lanterns. The 159X was designed to use either kerosene or Coleman Fuel. This version has a removable red air restrictor on the lower opening of the air tube, which is only used when burning Coleman Fuel. It was to be removed and a pre heating cup fitted to run on kerosene. This 159X does not have a preheat cup. My Air restrictor measures 15.08mm (19/32”) Outside Diameter and 6.72mm (17/64”) High. The air hole measures 7.08mm (0.278”) Diameter. The thread is Unified National Special (UNS) 1/2” x 27 TPI The thread on the intake of the air tube (1/2” 27tpi) measure 11.1mm (7/16”). The thread below the valve that the air restrictor screws onto measures 4.5mm 11/64”. As well as the screw on air restrictor there is a restriction in the tube below the mixing chamber. It can be seen in photo #16 and the dimple securing it can be seen in photo #6. The lamp came with the 159 X-3382 globe holder and modern 1161 globe. At some point prior to me owning it the threads securing the air tube to the mixing chamber were badly damaged. i had to cut the section off and manufacture a replacement section which was brazed into place. The thread is ½” – 27 TPI UNS. The original paint had been removed prior to me owning it. I painted it with “Classic Cream” epoxy enamel, but I haven’t added the gold highlights. The filler cap had been modified, a compressor fitting had been installed in the original. I replaced the cap with an appropriate one from spares. The lamp isn’t fitted with a finial. Instead, it is fitted with a long steel rod designed to hang the lamp from a ceiling hook. replacement section which was brazed into place restriction in the tube As Found @Sedgman
Nice work, @ROBBO55. How was the fount underneath? There are quite a few Australian “modifications” on 159 and similar style Coleman lamps found in Australia. Where did you see the lamps with the Leacock control cock. In Australia? Tony
@Tony Press Thanks Excellent condition but has been cleaned of all paint and any markings. Didn't see them in Australia. They were discussed here on CPL. 1959 Coleman 159X
Great job @ROBBO55 the 159x is a great lamp. Thanks for the details of the restricted, and the photos. Mine didn't come with one fitted, and had the pre heater cup. It runs beautifully on Kero but I have been curious about the restricter.
@ROBBO55 Very nice restoration and excellent detail and presentation. Good to see one found in Australia that is not dated Jan 1952! Lastly, 27 tpi, why didn't they go BSB at 26 tpi, oh well makes it interesting for restoration.
