The Coleman Thread

[Bogo]

Generator tubes and the manifold it goes into

When operating the stove I'm see a small amount of yellow flames come out of the hole that the generator tube enters the manifold at. Are any others seeing this happen? My generator tube is ancient and I'm wondering if I should just replace it. I have a spare that I could just swap in. Looks like I bought the spare back in '91 and just never put it in. It has 9/91 written on it, so I think that is when it was bought. The copyright date on the package is 1990.


BTW: After each season if you pull apart the generator tube and soak and clean it with carb cleaner it won't get a plugging buildup of gunk inside. After starting doing that maintenance this stove hasn't needed a new generator tube. Also an old plugged generator tube was resurrected doing this so I technically have two spares now.

There are 4 parts to the generator tube.
1: An outer tube with a pinhole in the cap at the manifold end
2: Spring/coiled wire
3: Small inner tube
4: Straight wire.

I was going to pull apart my replacement one and photograph the bits, but I can't remove the spring wire, #2, which they call a coil. The inner tube, #3, and straight wire, #4, they call a needle.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I don't know about later models, but my approximately '67 vintage stove has an o-ring in the cap and it disintegrated over the years. I dug it out and replaced it recently. Now the tank holds good pressure overnight. If you don't have an o-ring assortment, just dig it out and go to an auto parts store to have them fit a replacement. The o-ring material needs to be able to handle exposure to gasoline.

I don't know what year mine is but it has an o-ring. After a little exposure to fuel it is soft again.

 

[Bogo]

I don't know what year mine is but it has an o-ring. After a little exposure to fuel it is soft again.

That method didn't work for mine.

 

[VanGo]

I have a lantern and stove that my dad gave me- I remember using it as a kid...and now my kids use it- great memories! Cool thread!

 

[Russ in California]

Grew up on Primus propane. Never thought much of the liquid fuel till I started motorcycle camping. Bought a MSR Dragonfly. Coleman never interested me much till I started to tinker in the Teardrop trailer world. Those folks are crazy for Coleman, especially vintage. Check this out:Vintage Camping Equipment
Another VERY cool site is Classic Camp Stoves. Not just Coleman but all stoves and some very dedicated collectors.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I am going to start looking for a Coleman lantern. I've never been much of a lantern guy so I don't know much about them. What should I be looking for in terms of functionality?

 

[Vitesse_6]

I am going to start looking for a Coleman lantern. I've never been much of a lantern guy so I don't know much about them. What should I be looking for in terms of functionality?

I would look for good metal and glass, The one I have has the original glass from 1951 The mantle, striker, pump and cap can be replaced, But if you dont have a good tank or hood, It may be more work than its worth.
Good luck!
Here is mine...

 

[Bogo]

I am going to start looking for a Coleman lantern. I've never been much of a lantern guy so I don't know much about them. What should I be looking for in terms of functionality?

I've always liked the dual mantel white gas ones. Pump is the same as the stoves. Mine is circa '67, has a glass globe, and looks similar to the current Classic 2 mantle lantern. Always carry a bunch of replacement mantels.

They put out enough heat to take the edge off in the morning. Light it outside the tent, then bring it into the tent. In ten to fifteen minutes it would be noticeably warmer inside.

 

[Living in the Past]

I have one close to that one. Single mantle coleman gas. It is different that it is red not green. I believe it came in a old hunting trailer I had. Pretty sure it still has the worn cardboard box it came in.

 

[Vitesse_6]

I have one close to that one. Single mantle coleman gas. It is different that it is red not green. I believe it came in a old hunting trailer I had. Pretty sure it still has the worn cardboard box it came in.

Its kind of difficult to see, But mine is a dual mantle, It was my grandfathers.
I never gave them a chance till we did the relic run, This old Coleman stuff is awesome.

 

[JLH911]

I am going to start looking for a Coleman lantern. I've never been much of a lantern guy so I don't know much about them. What should I be looking for in terms of functionality?

Careful! They're addicting like LandCruisers!

I have like four, last count.

Check out this site:

Welcome to the CCF


Here's one of mine that came with a case:

 

[Living in the Past]

I still use two steelbelted ice chests on a regularly. Bought a white gas stove back in the seventies. Was given a propane stove so I've never used the stove. It's still in the original box.

Anybody have a idea of how old this red single mantle lantern is?

 

[Vitesse_6]

I still use two steelbelted ice chests on a regularly. Bought a white gas stove back in the seventies. Was given a propane stove so I've never used the stove. It's still in the original box.

Anybody have a idea of how old this red single mantle lantern is?

Look on the bottom, If its a Coleman it will be stamped

 

[Living in the Past]

I know it's Coleman. Can't remember if it says Coleman on it but the box is says Coleman. Just wondering how old it is.

 

[Vitesse_6]

I know it's Coleman. Can't remember if it says Coleman on it but the box is says Coleman. Just wondering how old it is.

I should have been a bit more specific, Its stamped on the bottom of the lantern.
Good luck

 

[Assassin]

picked up a 413 G COLEMAN camp stove this weekend at a salvage/flea market type warehouse. Made March of 1973,brought it home took it to the barn, had a 3/4 tank of fuel, fired up one burner, 5 inch yellow flame.....let her burn for 15 minutes, BLUE FLAME...turned the other burner on, BLUE FLAME.........this one will live under the skinning shed at my deer camp, for breakfast meals, and sausage gravy............well worth the 5 bucks i paid for it..........

 

[JLH911]

picked up a 413 G COLEMAN camp stove this weekend at a salvage/flea market type warehouse. Made March of 1973,brought it home took it to the barn, had a 3/4 tank of fuel, fired up one burner, 5 inch yellow flame.....let her burn for 15 minutes, BLUE FLAME...turned the other burner on, BLUE FLAME.........this one will live under the skinning shed at my deer camp, for breakfast meals, and sausage gravy............well worth the 5 bucks i paid for it..........

nice find!

 

[rusty_tlc]

We spent two days garage sale-ing over the Long weekend and not one lantern.

I did find an almost new single jack drill and a retro chair.

There are a couple of "community" garage sales coming up so we'll keep trying.

 

[NicksFJ40]

Here is a pic of my lantern, it's stamped 48 12 on the bottom, I love my stove except the my secondary burner never burns as hot as the primary burner; any suggestions?

 

[Bogo]

I love my stove except the my secondary burner never burns as hot as the primary burner; any suggestions?

Neither does mine... You could try to make sure that the manifold is clear of all spider webs, etc., but I think it is just an issue with the stoves.