You did great and the nickel process you did will help a lot with stopping rust to come back again
Yes, local shop suggested me that for filling pitted parts they have to do a few layers of copper plating to get a smooth surface. Also they had...
John you should have done a few layers of copper before reaching the nickel plating process. A couple layers would have filled small pitting
or zinc plated
Best wishes! been there twice at 37 and 29 years old. First time was a nightmare but the second was easy and no stres, I hope you a fast recovery.
@Fireexit1 if you ever give up we can trade for coleman :D It’s a pretty lamp you got there and I’m sure you can get that running again.
I took a sneak peek through the window lol and saw a green one
DDAY over CCF have NOS for sale
Take a look here Vent/shade stud removal from burner assembly? - The Coleman Collectors Forum
That’s a pretty pork pie lamp you have there sir. this is what you need and mantles Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox
Just run it at low pressure
Beauty
@Geronimo I have 3 NIB 639C from years ago they used to be $50 shipped on BF deals, in the weekend the 639C was $70 something plus tax and the one...
I have never had issues with schrader valves too, if you think they don’t belong there it’s ok I won’t argue with you but for me they have worked...
I would take the burner off and put it into the old CQ i got for you from eBay.
@Geronimo I got a ryobi handheld compressor for this purpose only. The pump on these lanterns it’s worthless, you have to pump a lot to get the...
Love it. Looks great
As far as I know Fred isn’t replying emails only phone calls. Rob Butts in the other hand it’s on FB, phone, email and almost every social media.
I need to find one of those cups for mine
Thanks Neil for posting the comparison picture,,, This could be the only one I’ve seen before CPL and my 240. the 238A would be a hard one to find
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