David, Neil and all the rest of you - thanks for helping me with this. The lantern is now safely in my garage. It wasn't cheap, but substantially...
David, what is the book? Obviously a Tilley reference, but I would appreciate details. I'm always up for more reference material. I both...
I know we don't do valuations here and that's why I didn't ask. It is for sale but the asking price is $400 USD. It would need to be pretty...
Advertised as a X458. When were they made? Is it uncommon?, Rare? [ATTACH]
Not a prepper by did build a 10'X13' storm room when I added a large garage/workshop to the house in 2002. Basically a concrete box with two...
Sure this picture isn't from Australia?
Neil's description is absolutely correct. However, if the eccentric crank is not leaking I recommend leaving it alone. The end of the wire you...
Check on the Coleman collector's forum. Use the search feature and look for dents.There have been several discussions there about dent removal...
The USB scopes work pretty well and are around $10 US. If you buy the 7mm versions it has the added advantage of fitting down a .30 caliber rifle...
If the rust has gone all the way through and holed the tank, toss it and buy a replacement tank. 200A tanks are to cheap and readily available to...
For what it's worth my FL6 came new in the box, originally sold to a Swedish company apparently for the North Sea oil rigs, then brought to the...
I have had good luck using Dupli-Color's clear engine enamel over non-fuel proof paints. I normally cure founts in the oven at 200 degrees F for...
What is the most cost effective method of shipping a Vapalux size lantern from the UK to the US? If Royal Mail is not the answer, would any...
Check over on the coleman collector's forum. Do a search on rebuilding generators. Unless the orifice is worn out you should be able to decoke the...
Phil, I can't tell from your post but am guessing the shipping was from the UK to SA? I've had stuff that's been shipped from the UK to the US...
I routinely cure the paint on lantern and stove parts, including founts at 200 Fahrenheit, 30-45 minutes with no problems. So just a tad under 100C.
Welcome Chris, I agree with the previous answers, most likely culprit is the fuel cap gasket. Old Coleman Parts is your go to source of spares....
I'll start with the caveat that I haven't tried this on any double tie mantles as I don't have any working lanterns that use them. For single tie...
My primary collecting interest is British and Commonwealth militaria with an emphasis on WWI. If fact it was my militaria collecting that got me...
Matty, Can't answer. I haven't been using the Dupli-color clear long enough to get any data. Based on plain old Rustoleum colors I would ecpect...
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