It is a Prentiss-Wabers (PW) model L46S. They made the same lantern for resale by Sears. The Sears version would have a model number starting with...
@Tony Press Them came with a straight globe, same as a 220/228. The large bulge globe fits 236/237 or the newer kerosene equivalents. Looks good...
Soft solder is more than sufficient. Silver solder will take too much heat and isn't necessary. You can use wet rags or paper towels as a heat...
Just to be a bit pendantic, the Coleman valve isn't a NRV (non-return valve). A NRV makes a air/fluid tight seal and allows no air or fuel to pass...
@Michael D. Everyone has their own method for installing mantles. I have developed this one over time and I get a nice uniform expansion pretty...
Look here, 7th picture down to see a restored example of your lantern. Akron Lamp Co. lanterns
1st, WD40 is not a penetrating oil. Use Kroil, 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid, or any other commercial liquid that bills...
I agree it's most likely a cup in need of replacement, but just to be sure, you are holding your thumb over the hole in the top end of the pump...
I recommend against the water/air space/heat option. A rupture under those conditions can lead to a significant emotional event. A leak with air...
Look at these two discussions on ways to solve your problem. Removing a fount dent without ruining the fount or killing myself. - The Coleman...
Coleman 327. It takes a separate, external pump.
Post a WTB ad in the classified section of Coleman Collector's Forum also ask on these two FB groups Old School Only & Odd GPA | Facebook The GPA...
It really doesn't matter much what you use. The string in a mantle is only there to hold it until the mantle is burned in. Once the mantle has...
Originally the period Coleman one piece globe. Post war they switched to a fourpiece globe, known to collectors as a quad globe. A set of four...
Neil, at one time I had a more complete list of Sear's manufacturer codes which I have sadly misplaced. There are some on the 'net but are mostly...
That's a frankenlamp but looks well done.
@Mackburner Neil, I'm confused by your comment that the OP's lantern was made in Hong Kong. 710 is the Sears maker code for AGM. Isn't this just...
I would avoid ammonia for any brass you're going to clean.
The slot in the center is for removing the jet from the generator. As Tony said it's a variable wrench. It works like a bicycle spoke wrench....
It's either a Clayton & Lambert or a Bernz-O-Matic propane lantern.
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