May 1941 Coleman 228B

A fine example!

 

It cleaned up nicely, Toby.
Looks like it was a bit of a struggle to get it apart.

 

A great restoration back to working conditions. It is looking fine.

 

Thank you for the kind words everyone!

@ROBBO55 it was a typical 220/228B breakdown. I try to show how I tear down these early brass fount lanterns to keep from damaging the fount. I just noticed I did not show how I remove the valve assembly tho maybe next time!

 

@Toby Garner great job.
What/how did you get the fount nice and shiny?
John

 

John I use oven cleaner containing lye and scrub with 0000 steel wool very lightly until the nickel feels smooth, then rinse and dry. Next I use mother's mag polish with a drill buffer on low speed as I'm running low on elbow grease Finally I give the nickel a final rub down with a clean micro fiber cloth to clean the remaining compound. Easy as that

 

@Toby Garner, many thanks