I'm really torn between cutting it apart at the seam or trying to fabricate a new tank. Part of the problem is a somewhat OCD inclination to not...
@Thomas The amount of rust that came out of the fount and the size of the holes are clear warning signs that there are more holes just waiting to...
I've had good luck buying garden hose screens. They're a SS mesh with a rubber washer molded around the circumference. A wire wheel quickly...
Can I use a regular 246 washer and gasket set to fettle a 458? Thanks, Reese
@Randy Field Thanks for that link. That's exactly the kind of thing I have in mind. Now to fins a suitable source of tubing.
@JEFF JOHNSON Problem is with the amount of rust that came out of it and the size of those holes it means there are others just waiting to come...
you dump this out of the fount.[ATTACH] Then you find this. [ATTACH] But when it's in this you just want to cry. [ATTACH]
Look on the collar, the band between the fount and the burner frame and see if there is a model number stamped on it.
From looking at the book Duane referenced it appears all 237s had the high vent and the low vent only came with the 237A which was produced 68-74....
@ColinG The tool I use is made from bar stock and has flats milled on the upper end for a 5/8" wrench (spanner). The proper way to use it,...
@Sedgman @Paul Aslanides Paul, It makes sense that a lantern manufactured in Australia when BSW screws were the norm would use them. Since, as...
The older CVs had no gasket. The CVs are interchangeable regardless of age of the lantern back to the late 1930s depending on model. Back beyond...
@ColinG I'd certainly loan you mine, but for the postage you could buy your own. The one Martin shows is a bit more complicated than the ones...
@Sedgman I have zero experience with any Coleman product made in Australia. Would love to gain some if any kind soul wants to ship me an...
I too have never had a 3-piece that I couldn't get apart by simply tightening it on the font. I have had to tighten a few with a pair of...
I’ve noticed several threads recently here and on other forums and GPA related Facebook pages about tools and what people use for fettling...
@Tony Press They're no bad as long as you realize that most of it is brass and you have to be patient and gentle. Penetrating oil and patiee...
Tony, there is an instruction disc that goes on the fuel cap. OCP carried them at one time. If not let ma know and I can at least take a pic of...
Since you're not getting answers to either of your posts here, try posting on the Coleman Collector's Forum.
@ColinG I feel for you. Add 10 degrees to your thermometer and set the humidity at 85% and you've got today on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida....
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