bit by the bug ????????

[alex k]

gave the lantern a good look . no pump pessure so that is the first to be changed out . local hardware store has the generator , but not the pump , so will have to wait for a run to wally world or cabellas .
in the mean time i found a 275 ( dated 12/77 ) along with an ozark trail propane lantern for $10.00 . lit right up , but globe is cracked . it's brown , so i guess thats what you call a "turd "
so i'm hooked ................
btw : will give the propane one to a friend who is just starting camping

[Wolffarmer]

Before you go spending money on a new pump. Pull the old one out. If it has a leather cup just oil that up good. The proper oil is Neats Foot Oil but I just use 3 in 1 or sewing machine oit. Soak up the leather good the spead out the leather a bit. Check inside the pump bore for things that are not suppose to be there. If the check valve shut off rod is still there it is usually easier to take it out and put it in the pump shaft then install the whole assembly. I have yet to replace any leather pump cup. Now if you have the neoprene cup, probably have to replace it. In my Opinion.

Randy

[rainjer]

I am with Randy, look at fixing it before you spend money buying part you may not need. I have a 1934 lantern with the original pump leather in it. It was all dried out when I bought it and would not pump pressure. I oiled it and it works great now.

Here are a couple good place to start.

http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/resources/trouble.php

http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/resources/re_2lant.php

Jeremy

[alex k]

thanks . will look at it after work tomorrow . they frown on bringing flamable liquids in the station ..............
at least i can look at the links betweeen calls .....

[Wolffarmer]

thanks . will look at it after work tomorrow . they frown on bringing flamable liquids in the station ..............
at least i can look at the links betweeen calls .....

Work places can be such kill joys.

The benefits of unemployment.

Randy

[alex k]

randy ,
i did oil the leather and it worked ......thanks
pressure now to generator , on both tubes . will fuel it and put mantles on it in the morning .
after that will strat taking it apart and cleaning off rust .
this is going to be a fun project .