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I love Coleman and all gas pressured appliances. The designs are robust and built to last...if you maintain them. Here we go through all of the appliances and find out what makes them tick, or why they aren't ticking. Repairing these old trusty items is a lot of fun, and with care, they can be handed down for generations.
I usually aim to publish videos every other week on Monday. If I miss a Monday, don't fret, I'll be back!
I usually aim to publish videos every other week on Monday. If I miss a Monday, don't fret, I'll be back!
On the bench: A 242c missing a ton of bits and pieces...let's bring 'er back to life!
I found this 242c at an antiques show, and got it for $5. Problem is it was missing a whole lotta stuff. However, it was in very good shape, so worth a gamble. I've got the parts, let's get it to making light again!
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Light Up: Coleman Focus 5
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Baby, it's cold outside...let's light up a heater! I don't do much with propane on this channel, but this is a really great strong performer. Definitely nice to have on the porch for a chilly winter evening.
In The Wild: An interview with 4 Coleman collectors
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I usually get away to do some camping a few times a year. Robert has been gracious enough to invite me out to his camp, along with a few of his friends. We all collect and pitch in on chores around the property, and it just makes for a great getaway with a bunch of lantern nerds.
Fixed: Model 16 complete fuel valve pull and generator service
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Tried to run the Model 16 on the back porch last night and it was plugged up. Time to do the complete valve pull and see what's going on. This also includes a bonus generator service. In this video I talk about a great funnel pitcher I've been using that I found at Amazon. If you want one, please use this afilliate link: amzn.to/41WVI14 I get a small commission, which I put right back into the ...
Light Up: Coleman Hotray parabolic heater
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Not many folks know about this heater. This is built on a 118a fount, and originally came with a ceramic heater element. Most of these have been broken over the years, and this one has an aftermarket stainless steel element. It works great and throws heat a long way. Great for those chilly evenings on the patio!
On The Bench: Dec 2023 update
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Here's what's going on in GUPland. Holidays are making time precious, but i'm still attempting to get some vids out.
On the bench: Zinc Plating
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Have some stuff that's not as bright and shiny as it used to be? Fear not! We can't replace missing metal, but we can replace missing plating. Come along and see how it's done.
Light Up: Coleman 521 military stove
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First I want to apologize about the framing of the headcam...it wasn't pointed down enough. Still got lots of good footage and didn't want to throw it away, so you'll just have to look past that bit. It'll be better next time! Anyway, this is a Coleman 521 stove that was used in the military. I picked it up a few weeks back at a trade days show, and it was in such good shape I figured it'd be a...
On the bench: Coleman Air O Gas starts getting paint
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What we're doing here is the prep work to be able to paint the top of the stove. I go through my prep steps, and painting so we can end up with a stabilized end product. This stove was never going to be a beauty queen, but we can stop it from getting any worse. Sure it's going to have a finish that won't be factory smooth, BUT it will be stable for a very long time to come.
On The Bench: Coleman Cabin stove secondary burner lever rehab
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Sticking with the headcam stuff for a while, we go through the auxilliary burner control lever that is bent out of shape. As per usual, a lot of Coleman issues can be fixed with a hammer, and this one is no differen!
On The Bench: Coleman Air-O-Gas Cabin stove disassembly
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So in the previous video you may have been a bit confused to see me cleaning parts that I haven't taken off before. Well, this video should solve the mystery! The footage got misplaced, but hey, it's all back now and you can get to see the stove come apart and get made ready to throw in the big electrolysis tank.
Off topic: Hummingbirds
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We've had so many of these lil' critters buzzing about, I had to shoot some video of them. I shot this in 4K 60P so enjoy! Also, one really takes a shot at 0:41
How To: Electrolytic cleaning of the Air-O-Gas cabin stove
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So there's been a lot of work going on behind the scenes with the cabin stove, and there'll be videos coming up showing that process. This is one of the first large pieces of the stove that have gone into the "soup". This process uses electricity and washing soda to remove rust and paint with virtually no effort, and best of all, no nasty chemicals to smell/burn up your fingers/and worst of all...
On The Bench: Plasma cutting anodes for electrolytic rust removal
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On The Bench: Plasma cutting anodes for electrolytic rust removal
On The Bench: Coleman Air-O-Gas cabin stove
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On The Bench: Coleman Air-O-Gas cabin stove
On The Bench: Coleman 249 Single Mantle Kerosene lantern
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On The Bench: Coleman 249 Single Mantle Kerosene lantern
Light Up: MSR Whisperlite Internationale
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Light Up: MSR Whisperlite Internationale
On the bench: HC Lanterns Lightning Bug fount upgrade
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On the bench: HC Lanterns Lightning Bug fount upgrade
On The Bench: We're back with new and exciting finds!
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On The Bench: We're back with new and exciting finds!
Light up: Is it Coleman? Is it HC Lanterns? Is it...both???
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Light up: Is it Coleman? Is it HC Lanterns? Is it...both???
On the bench: Frankenstein Coleman Handy Gas Plant
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On the bench: Frankenstein Coleman Handy Gas Plant
On The Bench: Coleman 242 NL (No Letter)
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On The Bench: Coleman 242 NL (No Letter)
Fixed: Coleman Model 16 heater with a stiff generator valve
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Fixed: Coleman Model 16 heater with a stiff generator valve
On The Bench: Coleman 202 restore for a friend (Part 2)
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On The Bench: Coleman 202 restore for a friend (Part 2)
On The Bench: Coleman 202 restore for a friend (Part 1)
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On The Bench: Coleman 202 restore for a friend (Part 1)
On The Bench: Trimming heater radiants to fit
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On The Bench: Trimming heater radiants to fit
On the Bench: Coleman PQ Chandelier Part 2
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On the Bench: Coleman PQ Chandelier Part 2
On The Bench: Coleman Model 16 Gas Radiant heater up and running (Part 3)
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On The Bench: Coleman Model 16 Gas Radiant heater up and running (Part 3)
On The Bench: Coleman Model 16 Radiant Gasoline Heater
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On The Bench: Coleman Model 16 Radiant Gasoline Heater
Just picked up a 242B unfortunately the air tube in the font was broken. I take it that it’s a parts lantern now. Or is there some way it can still be fired that I’ve not thought about. Great show keep them coming. Thanks
Air tube, as in the one that goes up vertically from the pump? If so, yeah, that is pretty hazardous and will shoot fuel right out of the pump. 242 founts are not too hard to come by, so I'd just replace the fount.
Thanks buddy, quite hard to get a 242b in the uk. But will keep an eye on eBay lol. When’s the next video not seen you in a while, hope you are well my friend.
I just got my first two 1965 and 1969 Coleman milspecs. I tore them down, citric acid soaked all brass parts before running brushes through all of them. I also ran bore brushes through the air tubes and whatnot. Founts are squeaky clean. The fuel air tubes are both able to be taken apart so I took them completely apart, soaked and scrubbed the varnish off then I reassembled them. Both lanterns slurp and stutter, they are bright until a big knock in the fount then they spit flames for a split second. It’s like something is clogged and releasing pressure quickly then lets it build up then releases, causing them to spit, sputter and pulse. I’m at a loss as I’ve went through everything 4 times now.
I'd try removing the generator and see how fuel comes out of the fount. If that flows freely, you may need to replace the generator.
Can you use unleaded fuel ?
Yes, you sure can. I usually only do that with generators I can service as they will clog sooner. Since there are no more gens being made and they are kinda $$, I stick with coleman fuel.
I have often wondered about this,old school mantles,new non radioactive, powerhouse vs standard, thanks for the video.
just made an offer on one on ebay yesterday, it's shipping from Canada this week
i wanna see the finished product , please
I just picked one up and love it❤
I use the peerless 24a’s in my 236 & 237 , it bet it was huge in a 242!
Why the electrolytic bath is sandblast, evaporust?
Electrolytic does not remove any metal, only rust. Evaporust for something this size would be very expensive.
I'm soon going to start working on a CQ lamp dated May 19, 1919. I've found a filler cap that utilizes a Schrader valve allowing the use of bicycle pump. Any thoughts on this? What pressure would you pump it to? I've refurbished a few Coleman lanterns. The latest being a 200A. This will be my first lamp project.
I've got several caps like that. I use a tiny battery powered air compressor to pump them up. Makes them very easy to run.
My 1952 runs now. Thank you
@@rikarson2098 so glad to hear that! Enjoy!
Nice 👍
so i messed up my spring in the generator trying to get it out to clean it......asked about a suitable replacement.....im impatient.....so i put it all back together without the spring....figured what the hell see if it will work or not...n how bout that it works w out the spring....i have a small surge thing but i can deal w that...its burning HOT HOT now....like it should......
Yep, it will run without the coil, but it will surge as you describe. You can use bronze wool wrapped around the cleaning needle rod to provide some resistance to the fuel backflow and that should help with the surging.
is there a suitable replacement generator spring for the 457 g.....thanks Jeff
Is there a suitable replacement generator spring for the 457G....thanks Jeff
so is there a suitable replacement generator spring for the 457G .....thanks Jeff
My neighbor is selling one hes up in years he wants 100 he hasnt ran it in 50 yrs he says is it worth 100?
I just bought one for $25, so $100 seems a bit much. All depends how bad you want it. :)
Go Sleebus go!
What is the name of the lamp and which brand is it? Thank you in advance
I just found a beautiful all brass tank for one of these,now I just need to keep my eyes open for the stove 😅
You're a great interviewer. No interrupting of your guests and a nice, fun and relaxed style. Well Done!
Thanks, I appreciate that!
So cool!
FOA my opinion, if you get a 275a AND check or replace the Schrader, it’s a bright awesome lantern. Becoming quite collectible. I love these Canadian jewels though, pick up any I can afford. Super video 🎉
I played that music venue 2010 or 11 ,big fun, enjoyed the video..
Just got into the Peak series of Coleman products, do you have any in your collection? And good God man, install a mini split in your work shop. Texas is hot...
Yep, I've got some Peak stoves. For sure I need a mini-split!!
Spectacular job Brother thank you for sharing I got 1 at a yard sale with pump for $15 it was dated 1924 it was fired up yep unfired
Thank's Bro !
Just fired mine up today, had not been lit for 40 plus years. New mantle, oil the leather pump and fired right up. Love these old lanterns. So old said leaded gasoline. Good times.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing.
Don't get that on the aluminum name tag, remove it from the lamp.
Can you leave a link to the guy that makes the generators please. Much appreciate
You should be able to contact him via FB: facebook.com/johnny.turvaville
Came here after seeing your video on shorts and I gotta say dude I love your style. I had no idea those even existed until yesterday and today I found out just how cool they are. Please keep doing what you’re doing so that young guys like me can learn as much as we can about a life and art lost to us. God bless you brother and you definitely got yourself a new subscriber.
Thanks! Great to hear that you find this old tech fascinating. I got hooked, and haven't looked back. Welcome aboard!
How hard is the element to find?
It's not hard. Old Coleman Parts has a reproduction unit made out of stainless steel that works great.
Unfortunately, I found your channel Keep Hoarding! 💪
He's a picker. He's gonna fix it and resell it for more than he bought and fixed it for.
I'm more of a collector than anything...you should see my shed! My wife probably wishes I would sell more stuff lol.
Welcome aboard! I've got lots of videos on how to repair and restore Coleman stuff.
That’s freaking awesome. I have never even seen a lamp like that
That's because it's not a lamp, it's a Coleman Hot Ray heater. If you want to learn more about them, check out the video I did on one that's operational: ua-cam.com/video/CCgMfWcU3Wo/v-deo.html
@@gasunderpressure9131 I really do actually my dad named me after those old lanterns. Dude this is cool thank you
@@gasunderpressure9131 just watched it and dude your pretty freaking good. I like how you talk to your audience like we’re really there and you even show extra parts what they can be compared to and how much they cost. And the messy work bench is a sign of a man who is wholeheartedly dedicated to his craft. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my original comment. God bless you sir ,you do a good job.
Isn't the element just a piece of chalk?
I believe it may be mainly aluminum oxide. Old coleman parts has a replacement element made out of stainless steel, since the original ceramic ones are no longer available. I've got one on my other hot ray and it works great.
@@gasunderpressure9131 oh- I must be thinking about Lime lights. Good info, cool find!
Pre-burning a new mantle is easy with the pre-heater torch, you just turn on the torch 1 or 2 seconds to ignite the mantle and turn it off,then you let the mantle slowly burn by itself.
Ah yep, I sure have done that before. Thanks for bringing it up!
I just found a 202 professional in just about the same shape.. but it cleared up nicely,bet yours will do the same..
I think you're right. I need to do some body work on the reflector to get some dents out, but should turn out good.
Never knew this existed.. cool
Excellent video! I recently acquired a 1965 german made Petromax 829/500 rapid with a military metal case and i like it. The rapid torch is fun to use. the lantern was working already but i had parts kit with it so i overhauled it. Petromax are so bright,almost need to wear sunglasses 🤣 They work well once you get to know them,the pump system is the main annoying thing,they need lots of pump even with a full tank of fuel but they work. The tank is quite big to pressurize too i must say. I ordered a valve adapter to replace the pump so will be much easier to pressurize. I will get a compact bike pump that i can store in the lantern case. Imagine how awesome a petromax would be with a Coleman style pump/checkvalve.
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I found that lantern two weeks ago..the stem cleaner is broken inside valve and will not come out.. any thoughts…
That's challenging on a couple of fronts. First, to get it out, you'll need to chip out all of the graphite packing inside the valve body. That'll release the tip cleaner. Then you'll have to find a tip cleaner that has the graphite packing on it. Old Coleman Parts may have what you need. The other way to go at it is to pull the entire valve out of the fount and replace the whole valve assembly with one from a 200a. They're the same part. Again, OCP may have what you need, just depends how much you want to keep original.
I believe if its 242c then the would make the date March of 1948.
So you bring up a really interesting point. For most appliances built in the 1920s and 30s, the year is shown as a single digit, which is what I'm seeing. Around 1941 they went to double digit numbers for the year. C's were made '41-'50. So maybe it's 1938 instead of 1928? That puts it in the 242b years of manufacture; maybe the collar was swapped at one point? I need to look at a reference of valves/burners to see if it's a B or a C.
Correct, March 1948
Nice lantern, all those new generators you have are making me jealous! Looking forward to your next video!
Excellent job sir.thank for this presentation 😊
Excellent video!!
😊 your vise is pulling the heat
😊thanks for the video,!
Nice 👍
Very impressive startup on that 242!