Old Coleman Lanterns

[cruiseroutfit]

So I've found myself with a couple of old Coleman lanterns... The one I am working on is a model# 200A, supposedly runs on gasoline??? This model was made from 52'-83'. Parts are still readily available, I think all I need is the plunger assembly and some mantels...

So, my question is... Has anyone ever used one of the gasoline models? Safe? Premium or standard unleaded

 

[James K]

I have one I bought 15 years ago that runs on coleman fuel or unlead gas.

I also have a few older ones that are just for looks, don't use them. One of them rums on some sort of butane canister.

 

[James K]

what color is the 200A you have?

I have one that is red and in excellent shape, it sits on a shelf in the family room .

 

[cruiseroutfit]

what color is the 200A you have?

I have one that is red and in excellent shape, it sits on a shelf in the family room .

Red... So have you used it much. I've heard some of the old Colemans are firebombs... dangerous to use? Though I've never heard of the 200A being that bad...

If you need parts (pretty reasonable too):
http://www.oldtownyucca.com/coleman/default.htm

If your looking to become a serious collector (check this out )
http://www.colemancollectorsclub.com/members.htm

Some of these guys have hundereds of old Colemans

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Anyone know what this does???

Mine is seized, though I think I can get it to break free witout breaking it...

 

[James K]

Red... So have you used it much. I've heard some of the old Colemans are firebombs... dangerous to use? Though I've never heard of the 200A being that bad...

If you need parts (pretty reasonable too):
http://www.oldtownyucca.com/coleman/default.htm

If your looking to become a serious collector (check this out )
http://www.colemancollectorsclub.com/members.htm

Some of these guys have hundereds of old Colemans

I have never used it. It was bought at a swap meet in CA 10+ years ago just because it was so nice, it still has the orginal globe with the sunburst on it. oh and I only gave 5 dollars for it.

 

[James K]

Anyone know what this does???

Mine is seized, though I think I can get it to break free witout breaking it...

you turn it to operate the needle that cleans out the tip of the generator. I believe.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Cool, so I need to get it to turn. Mine has the sunburst on the latern... I picked it up from the thrift store in Moab for $8. I noticed they sell on ebay from $10-$30 pretty regularly, I might pick up another if I find I like this one.

 

[Brett]

Hmmm......I should get you to fix mine. It's green and there's something wrong, just can't remember what.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Hmmm......I should get you to fix mine. It's green and there's something wrong, just can't remember what.

I charge $65/hr for repairs... likely you could buy a new one...

But if you stop by one of these nights, we could tear it apart and figure it out

 

[Caleb]

when I was little we used one just like what's in your pic. I bet my dad still has it around somewhere. Never had any problems with it being unsafe, and I do remember it running on gas

Then we had some like James is talking about, can run on the Coleman fuel or gas, we always used the Coleman fuel, I always remember the cans collapsing for some reason

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Got the little tip cleaner assembly to twist... not sure if its supposed to do more, I'll tear into it later.

Mine is a July 53' model

 

[Brett]

I charge $65/hr for repairs... likely you could buy a new one...

But if you stop by one of these nights, we could tear it apart and figure it out

Might just have to do that. I don't think that mines as old as yours, probably just early 80's, but it'd be nice if it worked again!

 

[bobmed]

There used to be a key shop on Social Hall Ave. in Salt Lake that did coleman repairs and had parts.
I don't know if they are still there or not.
They were there 6 years ago when I did maintenance at the Walker building.
I just looked in the phone book and they are still listed as a Coleman authorized service shop.
Vic's Key and Repair
145 Social Hall Av
359-5972
Social Hall Av is east of State Street across from ZCMI mall

 

[cruiseroutfit]

There used to be a key shop on Social Hall Ave. in Salt Lake that did coleman repairs and had parts.
I don't know if they are still there or not.
They were there 6 years ago when I did maintenance at the Walker building.
I just looked in the phone book and they are still listed as a Coleman authorized service shop.
Vic's Key and Repair
145 Social Hall Av
359-5972
Social Hall Av is east of State Street across from ZCMI mall

Thanks, I'll give them a ring before I mail order anything... I always like finding the local guru

 

[Meat_]

It just spins like a crank to clean the whatever it cleans.

They will burn longer and brighter on white gas than on unleaded, also remember with white gas you can use it in an enclosed area as long as you have a place for air to get in but with unleaded you can NOT use it inside.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

It just spins like a crank to clean the whatever it cleans.

They will burn longer and brighter on white gas than on unleaded, also remember with white gas you can use it in an enclosed area as long as you have a place for air to get in but with unleaded you can NOT use it inside.

Good info, thanks!

 

[James K]

Mine is a July 53' model

how did you come by this info?

 

[Milner]

Damm you Kurt....Now I have to go dig through my mom's basement....I know I have at least one, maybe 2 of them around....Honestly, they have always scared the he!! out of me....We always used Coleman fuel too.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

how did you come by this info?

Its stamped right into the bottom of the tank, you should see a month and a year...

Here is an example (from the Old Town website):