[ATTACH] I finnaly got this back together and it holds pressure. I ordered the 3/32 teflon packing (thanks Bob!) through an Amazon vendor and...
The knob doesn't come off but the cross pin does slide out so do you think I could use the circular one-piece packing sold here?...
Thank you Bob that is very helpful. I should have paid closer attention when I took it apart. The ring on the valve isn't going willingly back...
Thanks Bob, I bought a replacement fuel/pressure cap and that seems to be working. My valve is leaking though. I took it apart and the packing...
Thanks Bob M, that's a great explination and thanks again for everyone else's input. I was fettling the lantern last night and made a gasket out...
Thanks Jeff and everyone. I'm an engineer so I like to know the details. It makes sense; there are a lot of fuel additives in the North East...
Apparently Sunshine bought coleman and other parts to make the lamps: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/munwai/sunshine.htm As far as I know all of...
Thanks for everyone's input. I had actually changed out the Schrader valve insert with one from a bicycle tire already. The old one worked but...
Thanks Neil. David, I'm not sure why it would be unsafe. Could you explain please?
Thanks David. Yes, viton would be ideal. I was considering just making one out of leather though because I have some leather. I ran out of time...
I've had my grandfather's old lantern for 20 yrs. and just got around to trying to use it. It's a Sunshine Safety Lamp Co and uses gasoline. I...
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