Hi all Does the above lamp have a number so that I can look at it in the reference gallery? It does not seem to have a pump is that right or is it missing pardon my ignorance! Cheers Nick
As Jeff says. It can be many models, so a picture would help. If it is a table lamp, and use an external pump, it might be found in the "CQ-section". Equivalent lantern could be out of the 327-series seen here.
Here is a picture it looks to be made of brass and has the Coleman name and made in Toronto on the shade. Cheers Nick
Nick, that's the lanterns of the 327 series I posted a link of above. Check this out. You will see which are Canadian made. You can't get a better lantern. You just need to get a pump for it. They are often sold on eBay. You might also look out for a Q99 generator if you want a more original type.
Hi Christer Is the pump a separate item that fits onto the filler cap then? I was not sure if it needed one as its a Coleman fuel lamp? Thinking of Optimus 8 stoves. Nick
Yes the pump is a separate item. There's an indentation in the screw on the filler cap where you fit the pump. The screw is opened a bit, the pump attached and then it's just to pump. After that the screw is shut. The filler lid has a check ball built in, but it does not absolutely seal off the pressure, hence the screw which has a conical seat against the lid and pressure from the tank. Here's a Coleman pump:
Thanks Christer it all begins to fall into place! When I undid the filler cap the tank was under a fair bit of pressure presumably put in years ago. Now to find a pump! Nick
There's always one pump like this, and often a few more, to be found at eBay. That's the beauty with practically all Coleman products!
It's probably worth noting that there are short pumps for the Coleman irons and longer ones for the lanterns. The pumps intended for irons work on the lanterns but you have to pump twice as many times for the same tank pressure...
Thanks David I think I may have located one of the longer ones on eBay in Nebraska USA I have to see if the postage will put the price up to high for me. This one looks the same as Christers photo.they don't seem easy find in the UK. Is the glass available or are the mica one from the USA the only answer now? Any particular problems wth this model? Thanks Nick
I wouldnt call it a problem per se but it does like a little bit of preheat on the generator since its not an instant lighting model and will flare up a tad if its not hot enough. Nicely made lantern thats for sure.
I keep on saying this but these are perhaps the best lantern ever made. There may be brighter perhaps but for simplicity and durability it never got better. Almost no moving parts just the on off control and the filler/inlet valve. Clean it all and maybe a new generator and it will live again just like it was made to over 90 years ago. ::Neil::
Yes, it's an almost perfect design. There's not even regular gaskets that needs to be replaced. The filler lid has a lead insert, and if it's not has been abused, it shall still seal without problems. The little check ball in the filler inlet valve might be stuck, but it's just to place the whole lid in acetone or paint thinner to loosen up any gummed up residues. Cigarman is right. It's not an instant light lantern. But it will be better and easier to light without any flare-up if you replace that R-55 generator with a Q99. You know, the one with a loop. It is also that one this lantern should have if you want it to look original.
I have had to replace a few of those check valve balls. Coleman are normally OK and will clean but in some other makes the ball has badly rusted and they have to be changed. Easy enough to drill out the tags and pop a new ball in though. I then either peen over the sides again or solder a small bar across the opening. It does help if you have a selection of balls in stock. I have about four different sizes here from 3mm to 5mm ::Neil::
