New Find Coleman 159

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  1. TealNeil Russian Federation

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    Hey

    Out garage sale hunting and found a Coleman 159 for 2 bucks.

    The tank has a small dent but in good shape.

    Pump works and the tank hold pressure.

    I've quickly read that the these can be kerosene or white fuel. I don't see a preheat cup so I think it might be set up for white gas.

    Looks to be made 8th Month 1953

    I'm not sure the generator is working. Is there a way to clean the generator?

    As they say it's not real if you don't have pics. LOL

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  2. ROBBO55

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    With the restrictor screwed onto the air intake it is setup to run on white gas. Remove the restrictor, add a preheat cup and it's setup for kerosene.
    Nice find and should clean up nicely :thumbup:
     
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    A fine fettling project.:thumbup:
     
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    Coleman slant generator
     

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