Congratulations with your lantern! The later 214A lanterns had a different vent, with an "overhang", on the top section. Also, the pump cap...
Absolutely!
What a piece of heritage! I like the esthetics if the domed insect screen. Strange that it was not issued with it...
Please keep us posted on your "leak solutions"!
Well done! In my experience, the Coleman 237/237, is their most robust, no nonsense lantern.
Excellent plan! I will try Primus a stove pricker!
Enjoy!
Which models have a screw in the valve wheel, and which ones do not? I thought only models D and E had screws connecting the valve wheels, but I...
Congrats!
This is my experience as well. I checked tke calibration on some gauges, by closing it on my compressor at 2 Bar. The gauges varied between 1,5...
Could be, thanks!
Good news! I am getting mine over this weekend.
Impressive job, well done! I have a nephew in Norway that got me one! I am now waiting for a family member yo bring it to South Africa.... Can't...
Stunning job!
No name?
Henry, I use Methanol to preheat. Be cautious of spirit quality, it differs between brand names!
David, Exactly what I found; shape the mantle while you can! That is with the first burn, with high pressure. I sometimes help the mantle burn,...
Tony, What do you think the purpose of the gold-like paint was?
Could you find the name plate, where the name was?
Andrew, I am fettling an Aeroplane. The Decal has completely faded away. Can you send me a photo of your decal, so that I van use it to have a...
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