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 have a 1944 military lamp that I just couldn't get running-new seals, new generator-it would not run. After watching your video, I realized that the the support arms for the mantle were air tubes-sure enough, they were clogged with bug nests or mud daubers. After cleaning them out , the lantern started right up and ran perfectly! Thank you for making this video!
Nice show, I have what appears to be the same lantern, U.S. Coleman gasoline leaded fuel, 1952 and cannot find a model number anywhere, I'm was trying to locate a new glass globe it is a round one piece, also should I be able to blow through the curved fuel generator tube. Thanks for sharing any info. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Hi James, sorry for the slow response! If it has a round one piece globe (that is how the early ones were) you can usee a 200/228 globe on it. Yes, you should be able to blow through the generator tube, BUT with the orifice being 0.045", it's hard to detect if you are actually getting any flow through it. If you take the gas tip off, you should be able to blow through it, but you are going to feel restriction from the packing inside of the generator. This is normal. If you hold the removed gas tip up to the light, you should be able to see through the hole. If not, you'll need to clean the gas tip with a pricker. That's usually in the spare parts tube, but also usually missing.
Hello sir, I also have the same lantern. Here in Vietnam, we dont have the coleman white gas that is fairly available in the Us. Im currenty using unleaded automotive gasoline to light it. Is it okay to use this type of fuel? And also, should I preheat the generator to prevent fireball happening like in your video?
These lanterns were designed to use gasoline, so yes, it will work just fine. Milspec lanterns will always give you a lot of yellow flame on startup; it's normal. I never preheat and would never recommend any do so.
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.
My 1952 runs now. Thank you
@@rikarson2098 so glad to hear that! Enjoy!
I have a 1944 military lamp that I just couldn't get running-new seals, new generator-it would not run. After watching your video, I realized that the the support arms for the mantle were air tubes-sure enough, they were clogged with bug nests or mud daubers. After cleaning them out , the lantern started right up and ran perfectly! Thank you for making this video!
Outstanding! I bet that was a good feeling when it started up right!
Good video!
doesnt un-loosen mean tighten 🤔😉
My favourite video on a Monday :)
Nice show, I have what appears to be the same lantern, U.S. Coleman gasoline leaded fuel, 1952 and cannot find a model number anywhere, I'm was trying to locate a new glass globe it is a round one piece, also should I be able to blow through the curved fuel generator tube. Thanks for sharing any info. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Hi James, sorry for the slow response! If it has a round one piece globe (that is how the early ones were) you can usee a 200/228 globe on it. Yes, you should be able to blow through the generator tube, BUT with the orifice being 0.045", it's hard to detect if you are actually getting any flow through it. If you take the gas tip off, you should be able to blow through it, but you are going to feel restriction from the packing inside of the generator. This is normal. If you hold the removed gas tip up to the light, you should be able to see through the hole. If not, you'll need to clean the gas tip with a pricker. That's usually in the spare parts tube, but also usually missing.
If you can’t find a pricker acupuncture needles work.
You are missing a zero. The jet is 0.0045 inches or 0.1143 mm. I used a 0.10 mm acupuncture needle.
Coleman model 252. I have the same year as you.
Milspec 252
Hello sir, I also have the same lantern. Here in Vietnam, we dont have the coleman white gas that is fairly available in the Us. Im currenty using unleaded automotive gasoline to light it. Is it okay to use this type of fuel? And also, should I preheat the generator to prevent fireball happening like in your video?
These lanterns were designed to use gasoline, so yes, it will work just fine. Milspec lanterns will always give you a lot of yellow flame on startup; it's normal. I never preheat and would never recommend any do so.