Holy hell. I wish my lantern burned as well as that. If you see yours as bad then mine is a massive fire hazard and has been since new (Approx. 1995). Mine, when cold especially, has always produced a very large orange flame that leaves a lot of soot on the green hood/cover. In fact the flames are so big dirty, for the first 30 seconds after lighting it they rise a good 3 to 4 inches above the lantern. Is it not supposed to do that? They do mostly go away after the lantern is hot
I have this lantern, just back from camping and it got knocked off the table by a drunk neighbour from the tent next door, the frame bottom is no longer staying attached to the collar so i can't reassemble it securely, it all keeps lifting away from the collar above the fuel tank once reassembled.....any ideas if a clip has came away and ive missed seeing it when it fell or similar? im sure it's a fairly easy fix, theyre built to last :)
What fuel were you using and was it old or fresh new COLEMAN lamp fuel ? Make sure there's not too much oil from the pump leaking into the fuel tank, you may have take it apart and remove excess oil. Just before lighting it shake lantern vigorously to help mix air into fuel better atomization of the mixture for even stable burn.
Hello Randy, try cleaning the air tube with plastic rod or something just make sure it is clear . It looks like there is no enough oxygen. If it is clear just give it extra pressure. If that didn't work try another generator it could be the gas tip inlarged for some reason. Hope that helps.
I got a 200a it was acting the same way for 2 days and it would go up into flames, idk what it was but it started working aftering accepting that its haunted and needs a rebuild and then it turned on just perfectly fine, it wasnt a bright flame though so then i pumped the lantern a few more times and it got very bright, since then i just pump the heck out of it and it turns on
I don’t think anyone mentioned the cleaning lever. It needs to be up to light and down to burn. If it’s in the down position it will flood like you described
Just bought the same exact lantern model 288A700T at a church attic treasures sale also for $5.00. The problem with mine is that the pump does not work which (hopefully) should be an easy fix.
Always use "enough" fresh Coleman fuel in the tank . Pump it up until there is very firm resistance on the pump. I'm guessing it's the generator, however ; ... there's a small wire crank opposite the valve. Crank it several times and then position the crank handle pointed downward. Attemp to light it per the instructions printed on the lantern. IF. ... that doesn't work change the generator. If that's N0T the problem at least you'll have a spare.
Hi Sir please look up wiggy's wilderness he restores old Coleman lantern he's very good step by step guide ok I love those lanterns such a brilliant light That is perfect for the Great outdoors
Reading and strictly following the lighting instructions decal on the unit has a strange way of solving a lot of Coleman pressure lantern and stove problems.
I bought one from a guy on Craigslist. It's a 1968 model. I had to bring it back to life, so I studied on what makes them tick. Did what I had to do and ended up using it for target practice! . . . . LOL Just kidding! :) I got that old boy back up and CAMPING! I love my old camping buddy! I actually use it for bigfoot research trips. All of the guys instantly started saying that the unit reminds them of their Dads! So, it definitely is a conversation piece! Remembering those good old days when Dad was treating all of us to an awesome weekend of camping/fishing!
I find if they are temperamental and not burning correctly. The best course of action is to get a really big hot wood fire going. And then when you have it down to a really red hot bed of coals, take the lantern and just drop it in that bed of coals and then stack more wood on top of it and let that burn down for like 2 hours and then find a welding glove. Or you know, maybe a fire poker and lift it out and drop it in a bucket of cold water. And that's what you call an entire heat quinch. A super heat quench, If you will. By doing this, you may compromise the mantles. Possibly even the paint on it. But when you go to fire it up, it'll burn like brand new again.
i have 6 of the 288 lanterns, they have a schrader valve in the top of the air fuel pick up tube in bottom of the main valve, the air/fuel tube is plastic along with the small block inside the valve. i just called old coleman parts and bought new complete valves with air/fuel tube and new generators, these little lanterns will get very bright almost as bright as my 200a`s and 242c, sad thing is i have over 30 lanterns from all years. but i use these most cause i dont wanna mess any of them up lol
You can send any Lantern to Coleman and they will fix it and send it back. Not a warranty it does cost money. www.coleman.com/lantern-and-stove-repair.html
Not an expert and watched other videos, but sounds like the generator. I had that problem too and also fuel leak through the generator causing that. Might try it. Have ordered new generators for different models and will see if works.
UPDATE: I removed & cleaned the valve assembly. I didn’t notice any debris, but after reassembling and adding fresh fuel...it has resolved the issue.
Enjoy it, Happy camping Randy
@@abuabdullah7328 Many Thanks!
Oh OK 🙂
Way cool 😎
Are you talking about the valve assembly that controls the flame or the pressure valve where it pumps up?
Better late than never, but I agree that you need way more pressure in the tank
Holy hell. I wish my lantern burned as well as that. If you see yours as bad then mine is a massive fire hazard and has been since new (Approx. 1995). Mine, when cold especially, has always produced a very large orange flame that leaves a lot of soot on the green hood/cover. In fact the flames are so big dirty, for the first 30 seconds after lighting it they rise a good 3 to 4 inches above the lantern. Is it not supposed to do that? They do mostly go away after the lantern is hot
I have this lantern, just back from camping and it got knocked off the table by a drunk neighbour from the tent next door, the frame bottom is no longer staying attached to the collar so i can't reassemble it securely, it all keeps lifting away from the collar above the fuel tank once reassembled.....any ideas if a clip has came away and ive missed seeing it when it fell or similar? im sure it's a fairly easy fix, theyre built to last :)
What fuel were you using and was it old or fresh new COLEMAN lamp fuel ? Make sure there's not too much oil from the pump leaking into the fuel tank, you may have take it apart and remove excess oil. Just before lighting it shake lantern vigorously to help mix air into fuel better atomization of the mixture for even stable burn.
Hello Randy, try cleaning the air tube with plastic rod or something just make sure it is clear . It looks like there is no enough oxygen. If it is clear just give it extra pressure. If that didn't work try another generator it could be the gas tip inlarged for some reason. Hope that helps.
Thank You Abu. I’ll give these a try tonight. Much appreciated!
I got a 200a it was acting the same way for 2 days and it would go up into flames, idk what it was but it started working aftering accepting that its haunted and needs a rebuild and then it turned on just perfectly fine, it wasnt a bright flame though so then i pumped the lantern a few more times and it got very bright, since then i just pump the heck out of it and it turns on
I don’t think anyone mentioned the cleaning lever. It needs to be up to light and down to burn. If it’s in the down position it will flood like you described
No separate cleaning lever on that model.
Just bought the same exact lantern model 288A700T at a church attic treasures sale also for $5.00. The problem with mine is that the pump does not work which (hopefully) should be an easy fix.
Try pumping it up at least 30 times....looks like it is starving for air!
It sounds like you don't have any pressure, read the lighting instructions carefully, good luck
Always use "enough" fresh Coleman fuel in the tank .
Pump it up until there is very firm resistance on the pump.
I'm guessing it's the generator, however ; ... there's a small wire crank opposite the valve.
Crank it several times and then position the crank handle pointed downward.
Attemp to light it per the instructions printed on the lantern.
IF. ... that doesn't work change the generator. If that's N0T the problem at least you'll have a spare.
Somewhere you’re not getting enough air to fuel you need a lot of air so there’s some some kind of blockage somewhere
Hi Sir please look up wiggy's wilderness he restores old Coleman lantern he's very good step by step guide ok
I love those lanterns such a brilliant light
That is perfect for the Great outdoors
Reading and strictly following the lighting instructions decal on the unit has a strange way of solving a lot of Coleman pressure lantern and stove problems.
I bought one from a guy on Craigslist. It's a 1968 model. I had to bring it back to life, so I studied on what makes them tick. Did what I had to do and ended up using it for target practice!
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LOL Just kidding! :)
I got that old boy back up and CAMPING! I love my old camping buddy!
I actually use it for bigfoot research trips. All of the guys instantly started saying that the unit reminds them of their Dads! So, it definitely is a conversation piece! Remembering those good old days when Dad was treating all of us to an awesome weekend of camping/fishing!
Ha! Too funny!! Been there for sure ...
Hope your joking, the thing has a lot of useful parts.
@@RBG-tr9ce I was joking. I still have it.
I find if they are temperamental and not burning correctly. The best course of action is to get a really big hot wood fire going. And then when you have it down to a really red hot bed of coals, take the lantern and just drop it in that bed of coals and then stack more wood on top of it and let that burn down for like 2 hours and then find a welding glove. Or you know, maybe a fire poker and lift it out and drop it in a bucket of cold water. And that's what you call an entire heat quinch. A super heat quench, If you will.
By doing this, you may compromise the mantles. Possibly even the paint on it. But when you go to fire it up, it'll burn like brand new again.
@@opie2141 LOL, LAME!
i have 6 of the 288 lanterns, they have a schrader valve in the top of the air fuel pick up tube in bottom of the main valve, the air/fuel tube is plastic along with the small block inside the valve. i just called old coleman parts and bought new complete valves with air/fuel tube and new generators, these little lanterns will get very bright almost as bright as my 200a`s and 242c, sad thing is i have over 30 lanterns from all years. but i use these most cause i dont wanna mess any of them up lol
Mine does the same thing, goes out on high after lighting it. Does Coleman have a lifetime warranty?
You can send any Lantern to Coleman and they will fix it and send it back. Not a warranty it does cost money. www.coleman.com/lantern-and-stove-repair.html
This is the guy I credit for getting all my lanterns going. Has some great videos on how to. ua-cam.com/channels/32oXE6i6Y1vxI2OFbuiDmQ.html
He also has a great website www.oldtowncoleman.com/
I'm wanting to get one of these old lanterns.
What was the solution?🙂
Yeah, they are pretty cool. Old school is the only school hahaha
it will burn if new mantles are put on flames come out the top but it will burn out
Heat the generator and leave it on low for a few minutes before turning it to high.
Mine worked awesome six camps now does the same then afterwards burns half as bright as it did so I’m goin battery powered
Not an expert and watched other videos, but sounds like the generator. I had that problem too and also fuel leak through the generator causing that. Might try it. Have ordered new generators for different models and will see if works.
Fuel air mixtures off
Put you a new generator in it.
Good find!
Thanks Michael! Love when i find stuff like this.