Vintage Coleman and other stuff....

Lanterns, stoves, etc... anything old!

Postby rainjer » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:14 pm

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Sorry if this is on the wrong thread.

I've got a old Coleman Model 425F gas two burner, made in Wichiya, Kansas, at least 20 years old.

The dang thing is in good shape except the pump will not pump up the gas pressure.
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Any tips on getting the pump to work?


Easy fix. Take the pump out. If it is leather, Take the pump cup and pull it back. This will open it up like an umbrella. It may take some convincing to stay in this position but it will. Look again for deep cracks in the leather. If none just take the "opened up" pump cup and submerge it in motor oil. It needs to soak at least an hour so just let it sit.
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Wipe off excess oil an re-install carefully.
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If it is a rubber pump. Replace it. You can get a replacement pump for about $8 at Wal-Mart.

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Postby KevinS » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:36 pm

Is this forum great or not? :D

Thanks rainier!!

I've got the washer soaking in oil now.
It was an easy fix after I realized the whole pump was held on by the D ring poking into the sides.

It didn't twist very easy. :lol:
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:37 pm

Bob....great collection of stoves and lanterns! Is that one Coleman a Quiklite? Kevin... do what Jeremy said and I'm sure it'll get-r-goin! Thanks everyone for putting up some pictures of your equipment (cooking and lighting) don't take that the wrong way! ....Anyone else have some to share? I know you don't have it yet George....but we're waiting :twisted:
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Postby Mike C. » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:15 pm

After reading this thread, decided to go get mine out of the shed. My dad bought these new in 1967 and then gave them to me to use and then when he passed away, they became mine. They both still work and the only reason we don't use them anymore, is because we have a propane Coleman stove and a fluorescent lantern. Got tired of pumping the stove and the lantern. The stove is a 425E and the lantern is a 220F.

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Postby dreadcptflint » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:33 pm

RubbinzRacin,
I really like how you customized those latterns. My wife's family are very big into Nascar. Two questions how hard was it to do and do you have any plans to do any stoves?

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Postby doug hodder » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:14 pm

Thanks Mike....I knew we could get some people to drag out their stuff! Not bad for over 40 year old stove and lantern! Doug
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Postby robert johnson » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:42 pm

Image Thanks Doug, yes it is a Quicklite the date stamped is December 1924. along with the AGM Kampkook, and the Coleman iron.
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:57 pm

Bob...I have gas envy! :lol: I am planning on a new mica shade for my Quiklite. Someone hacked it up at one time, could use a new frame also, and put on a glass globe, probably back in the 40's based on the age of the glass on it. I need to keep my eyes open for a nice vintage table, doubtful those chairs could hold my fat butt, hey, I'm big boned! . Len has a really nice one also. Doug
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Postby FireLion » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:01 pm

Today, while in a thrift store I spotted (and bought) a coleman lantern that appeared brand new. It is a dual fuel lantern, model #295-700T (I think). That # is on the side. It is silver/gray with a black top. It appears as though someone bought it then stashed it away in an attic or someplace. Except for a bit of dust and dirt, it is perfect.
2 questions, does dual fuel mean either Coleman fuel or gasoline? and, did I get burned (no pun intended) on my $3.95 purchase? :thinking:
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Postby WarPony » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:22 pm

FireLion wrote:Today, while in a thrift store I spotted (and bought) a coleman lantern that appeared brand new. It is a dual fuel lantern, model #295-700T (I think). That # is on the side. It is silver/gray with a black top. It appears as though someone bought it then stashed it away in an attic or someplace. Except for a bit of dust and dirt, it is perfect.
2 questions, does dual fuel mean either Coleman fuel or gasoline? and, did I get burned (no pun intended) on my $3.95 purchase? :thinking:


You didn't get burned on the deal. Dual fuel means you can burn kerosene or unleaded gas in it. Hell, four bucks? Sounds like a good deal to me.

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Postby rainjer » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:40 pm

WarPony wrote:
FireLion wrote:Today, while in a thrift store I spotted (and bought) a coleman lantern that appeared brand new. It is a dual fuel lantern, model #295-700T (I think). That # is on the side. It is silver/gray with a black top. It appears as though someone bought it then stashed it away in an attic or someplace. Except for a bit of dust and dirt, it is perfect.
2 questions, does dual fuel mean either Coleman fuel or gasoline? and, did I get burned (no pun intended) on my $3.95 purchase? :thinking:


You didn't get burned on the deal. Dual fuel means you can burn kerosene or unleaded gas in it. Hell, four bucks? Sounds like a good deal to me.

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Per the Coleman site, Dual Fuel mean Coleman fuel or unleaded gas, not kerosene.

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Postby WarPony » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:17 pm

Per the Coleman site, Dual Fuel mean Coleman fuel or unleaded gas, not kerosene.


I don't know, I've burned kerosene before and it worked fine. I'm wondering if it's a case of, "If you're not drinking OUR water, you're just drinking WATER."

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Postby Mark72 » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:18 pm

Just don't put Coleman fuel in a kerosene lantern! I bought an old AGM at a yard sale and almost blew myself up before I could get it shut off! :lol: :lol:

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Postby rainjer » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:42 pm

The main difference between white gas & unleaded gas is the amount of additives they put in unleaded gas. White gas is a lot cleaner. I have read, but I don't recommend, that you can run unleaded in a white gas lantern in a emergency buy if you do it over time it will ruin the generator.

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Postby Nitetimes » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:51 pm

rainjer wrote:The main difference between white gas & unleaded gas is the amount of additives they put in unleaded gas. White gas is a lot cleaner. I have read, but I don't recommend, that you can run unleaded in a white gas lantern in a emergency buy if you do it over time it will ruin the generator.

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About all I ever run in mine is unleaded. I just keep refillin' an old Coleman can. Never put a generator in either of them. But that's just me, you're results may vary.
Now that gas with the alcohol in it may be a problem tho.
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