Coleman 220B

Stumbled across this guy. Bottom has a zero and an eight stamped. Does that make it august of 1930? Looks better after a round of soap and water and a scrub brush. Could use a round two. I oiled the leather in the pump and it pumps up good. Any thing else I should do before firing it up?

 

Clean out the tank and give her some clean fuel.
Also ascertain that the seals on the filler and NRV are sound. This should be tried, before adding fuel and with the control valve closed, by pumping it up and leaving it sit for a couple of hours then checking if the tank still has pressure.
By the way she looks good.
Enjoy
Pete

 

Thanks Pete! I left it with pressure in it, will check in the morning. It looks better in the pics than it really is. Some dings in the tank and chips In the top. Any Idea on the date code?

 

Nice early 220B. Looks like if has the etched brass valve wheel disc and early Pyrex globe.

Yes, August of 1930. Classic Coleman. Looks to want a correct ventilator nut.

 

Thanks burndout. On the lookout for a top nut. Wing nut works for now. Looking to get it working for now. No plans for a restoration.

 

Welcome aboard!

 

Thanks Jeff

 

Neat lamp.

 

Nice early 1930 220B you have found. To check for leaks a sparay bottle with some dish soap will tell where a leak is fast.
That globe is a very rare thing, and I would get a newer one for use if I was you. To break that one would be a great loss. Any glass works for a user

 

Someone else has also pointed out the rarity and value of the globe. I will pick up a new globe to use in it. Are all the 220 series globes the same?

Thanks dwillie!

 

Yes, all 220--228 series globes are the same size.

 

Been collecting the Coleman “B” model for years. One of the best two mantel lanterns around. They made the B model to last! Great find!

 

Thanks! Ordered a new globe. Hope to get time to work on it this weekend.

 

Worked on it some today. At first wasn't getting anything through the generator. After soaking in sea foam and spraying carb cleaner through it was able to get it lit. After soaking and spraying a couple times it is getting better but still not enough fuel getting through. May just need to wait for the new regulators I ordered to get here. It sure pumps up nice and holds pressure though.

 

Some progress is better than none and with a bit of luck, the generator may come right with more soaking in carb cleaner. Have you tried a few cycles of heat and quench to help speed the cleaning process ?

 

I am going to let it soak over night. If that doesn’t do it I will do the heat cycle thing. Thanks for the idea!

 

It may be necessary to remove the valve from the fount and clean the fuel/air components that comprise the lanterns instant lighting feature.

The early 220B lanterns have a very fine screen in the bottom of the fuel pick-up that may be clogged.

 

May have to do that!

 

So the new generator did not do the trick. As suggested the next step is a complete disassembly and cleaning.

Thanks everyone for the great info and suggestions!

 

Tom do you get any air through the generator when the valve is opened a 1/4 turn? Here's an image of an early B F/A tube.

 

Yes I am. My problem is I can not get the mantles to quit flaming and brighten up. I am assuming I have fuel and possibly air passages that are partially plugged. Thanks for the pic. Will know what I am looking at when I get there.

 

Okay Tom I misunderstood your issue. If you have flaming mantles your issue is above the fount. Normally restricted airflow in my experience. Often bugs build nests or webs that hinder your air from flowing through the burner. Sometimes compressed air blown backwards through the burner tubes works, but sometimes physical scrubbing with a bore cleaner is needed. Good luck & happy fettling!

 

I don't think I was describing it well. The more I think about it the more I think you are right about the air. Sometimes it takes me a little longer. I think I will take the air tubes off to clean and polish. I would also like to take the globe cage assembly off in order to do a better cleaning on the overall lantern. Thanks for the info and advice.

 

Use a brush or piece of frayed stranded wire to clean the inside of the burner tubes and air tube. Spiders love to hide egg sacs in them and compressed air or even running water are not sufficient to dislodge them. Manual removal is required.

 

Thanks Reese. Will do a thorough job. See if I can find a brush to run through the air tubes.

 

Cleaned the air tubes and presto!

 

Looks good Tom! Well done

 

Thanks Toby and every one else. The info and suggestions where a great help! You guys are great!

 

Polished up the brass disc.

 

Well done @Tom Conway