The fettle is finally finished and the 201 is fully operational once more. Many thanks to the numerous individuals who played a part in bringing...
Thanks Tony. I'll try that.... in due course. Cheers, Peter
Thanks, Martin, for your most helpful response. I now know a bit more about generators. After more cleaning as you advocated, and through...
Thanks Tony. That's encouraging. Well here goes:When I took off the generator to clean it, I found that the spring was stuck tightly in the tube....
I recognise the battle scar on that highly-polished fount. Isn't that the X246 on which you were about to paint the cage gold? It looks really...
Thanks George and Pete. Your enthusiasm is inspiring! I will certainly post some pics when the job is complete. The fettle has suffered a setback...
Thanks Colin. The tank has polished up beautifully, I must say. I presume that it is steel? Some interesting info on painting preferences too. I...
Many thanks for most helpful info, gents. It sounds as though the only real fettling required is to replace the leather cup. I'll try Packrat....
Sorry, I don't know what happened there. The 201's issues are: 1 The leather pump cup is disintegrating. I have a spare (which I got for a Tilley...
I was given a Coleman 201 recently. The donor told me that he thought it had last run about 35 years ago! I was therefore amazed (and impressed)...
Thanks for the rust treatment tip, Colin. I am curious as to why you intend painting the cage gold. Was the original not silver? I'd also be...
Hi Phil, I was unaware of the SA Wick & Mantle group. I have visited the site briefly and will explore more fully when time permits. Thanks for...
Many thanks for some helpful advice. And it's nice to see that some of the help is local! Ok, so now I now that soaking won't help. So the next...
I have what I presume is a gummed-up NRV in a 241G. I have tried soaking the valve for days on end in carb cleaner and also vinegar down the pump...
Re-reading this thread I realize that I have flattered my 241G by four years - it is in fact a 1967 model and not a 1963. My apologies, Peter.
Thanks Graham. That search box opened up a whole world of helpful stuff. I'll try making my own extractor tool out of a suitable bolt. If that...
Thanks Greg. I am not familiar with the Petromax NRV but this NRV has no slot in it so I have been unable to get it out with a screwdriver as Tony...
Thank you gents. If by "not having a positive shut off valve" you mean that the pump does not turn and lock the way other Colemans do, then you...
I have a 1963 Coleman 241G which hasn't run for years. Thought I'd have a go at firing it up. No success so far. The problem is that the...
Well that sounds like an offer not to be resisted!
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