Since you are in the U.S. I have the answer you need regarding clear coat. I always use VHT clear gloss engine enamel with wonderful success....
I continued to have issues until swapping the mantle. My replacement generator from OCP caused flame-ups every 2 seconds or so and it got quite...
Swapped the cap and so far it's better, but the gen was $10.00 USD so that's fine. Someday with how much I use lanterns for work it may be needed....
I've got a fussy lantern and since I'm in the states you all may have more experience with this particular model. I do a TON of repair and...
Thank you. I have been heating and quenching it, running it through the ultrasonic cleaner, soaking in white has, etc. No luck so far. This album...
I'm working on Thomas Kerosafe lamp with a generator that has packing. My question is if I blow through one end, should air pass easily or at all?...
I wish I had seen this earlier. I treated this lamp like I would a copper pipe, and it turned out fine so far. The main thing was I got flux and...
A few days ago I picked up a Coleman model R and a Thomas Kerosafe (I think that's the model) lamp. I have collected Coleman lanterns for less...
Yes it is. I have no idea why I put in 439. Guess i both swapped the numbers and hit the wrong key when I did it.
Hey all, I picked up a Coleman 249 a week or so ago. I kept it in an electrolysis tank for 3 days, and have no started messing with it. So far it...
Interesting development. I am new to the area I work in and found a vintage lamp supply store just on up the road which really surprised me. They...
Hey all, I've had an interesting day and need some guidance. I was repairing a stereo console and got on the topic of how I collect and mess...
Hey all, first time posting here. Recently I acquired a Coleman 237 at a local estate sale that is missing the Vent and globe. I replaced the...
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