Coleman Quick-Lite exercise

I got a "parts or repair" QL from Ebay for $5 + $14 shipping. I followed the corporate advice of the forum and soaked the fount in vinegar to reveal a pitted but shiny nickle-plated brass fount. I heated and quenched in vinegar the burner parts until I could disassemble it, and then did some quick burnishing with a wire wheel.

A fast rinse of the fount with alcohol, a fill with Coleman fuel, and IT LIVES!

It currently has what appears to be an R55 generator on it, but Coleman #21 mantles appear too small for it. I can bleed off some pressure, but I'd rather find some slightly larger mantles.

Photos attached for your consideration.

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The handle has heat damage, so I'm going to ask a neighbor to turn a new one for me on his lathe.

 

Nice work Al,
It looks to be burning nicely. Might want to try some peerless 2C-HG mantles on it as the Lancaster 24A's might be a tad too big.
Dan

 

Coleman#21 mantles are actually bigger than you need. 21s are 300cp mantles and the Q burner is 300 cp so it only wants 150cp mantles each side. You can run one of those on a pair of Coleman #20 mantles. Most folk use #21s because they do the job and are readily available. ::Neil::

 

Hello AL, it's cleaned up well!

You have an eye for a bargain!

 

I'm thinking that the tip of my vapourizer may be a tad worn, and that's why it's overwhelming the #21 mantles. I have a set of the Peerless 2C-HG mantles on the way, and I'll just go easy on the pumping from now on.

I need to start taking a tape measure with me to the local auction to find an inexpensive shade to fit this!

 

Hello AL, a new jet can be fitted to the R55 generator, Jeff.

 

Hi Al: Great work. Q 99's are not hard to find if you wish the early look. Also the tube handle can be reformed if not too bad. Mike...