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I used my coleman oven to make cinnamon buns a couple times last summer. Just pillsbury pre-made tubes, not from scratch or anything but they sure put smiles on the faces of the kids in the group.
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Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Not Coleman, but related
I've been using these sparkers for about 6 months for lighting stoves and think they are extremely cool. Just thought I'd post up in case anyone used them or liked them. I got the idea from one of my fellow ih8mudders who uses one to light his propane stoves. After the last trip I found one on Ebay for $1.97 and thought that was standard, but have subsequently learned differently.
Since then I keep an eye out for them, and they often go over $40 if in good condition. I could not believe I was outbid on a red one where I thought my maximum bid of $20 was generous, until the last few minutes it went to $46. Fortunately, I found the one in the package for $2.25 on ebay-mislabled as "not a Coleman"
It turns out they were manufactured by IMCO in Austria and imported by Cochlans of Canada, which is why they say both "Made in Austria" and "Winnipeg, Canada.
These sparkers are very well made and work perfectly for lighting Coleman stoves. I got one in the package that says 1987 so they were made at least until then. I believe the later ones got the little camp scene embossed on the trigger.
Some packaging details:
Imco made these from the early 1950's and stopped some time after 1987. Originally, they were called something like the "6000 Funkmeister", but the Funkmeister was dropped off the stamping on the later ones.
Imco, itself was the Zippo of Austria/Germany. I believe they are older than Zippo, and made cigarette lighters for many years, and were the classic cigarette lighter used universally by German troops in WW2. Sadly, Imco is now out of business but I believe was still making cigarette lighters until 2008.
Anyway, I think these sparkers are great-perfect for lighting camp stoves. One more example of old school technology that still works, and is in fact better than "modern" equivalents.
Anyone else use these or like these? Know something more about them, please post up.
I've been using these sparkers for about 6 months for lighting stoves and think they are extremely cool. Just thought I'd post up in case anyone used them or liked them. I got the idea from one of my fellow ih8mudders who uses one to light his propane stoves. After the last trip I found one on Ebay for $1.97 and thought that was standard, but have subsequently learned differently.
Since then I keep an eye out for them, and they often go over $40 if in good condition. I could not believe I was outbid on a red one where I thought my maximum bid of $20 was generous, until the last few minutes it went to $46. Fortunately, I found the one in the package for $2.25 on ebay-mislabled as "not a Coleman"
It turns out they were manufactured by IMCO in Austria and imported by Cochlans of Canada, which is why they say both "Made in Austria" and "Winnipeg, Canada.
These sparkers are very well made and work perfectly for lighting Coleman stoves. I got one in the package that says 1987 so they were made at least until then. I believe the later ones got the little camp scene embossed on the trigger.
Some packaging details:
Imco made these from the early 1950's and stopped some time after 1987. Originally, they were called something like the "6000 Funkmeister", but the Funkmeister was dropped off the stamping on the later ones.
Imco, itself was the Zippo of Austria/Germany. I believe they are older than Zippo, and made cigarette lighters for many years, and were the classic cigarette lighter used universally by German troops in WW2. Sadly, Imco is now out of business but I believe was still making cigarette lighters until 2008.
Anyway, I think these sparkers are great-perfect for lighting camp stoves. One more example of old school technology that still works, and is in fact better than "modern" equivalents.
Anyone else use these or like these? Know something more about them, please post up.
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Drew, you come up with the coolest Coleman-geek s***. Now I've gotta find one. (and I know it's not Coleman, but it's camping-cool shizzle)
John McVicker
SILVER Star
Stoked. Here are a couple pics of my refurb of my recently acquired 200a, dated 11/71.
Had inspiration from you guys and this thread, along with major help from OCP website.
The 200a was a gift from a friend who's dad bought it new. It had been in their garage for a number of years and they knew they probably would never use it again.
I soaked the working parts in vinegar, bought a new leather pump from Turkey (thanks Andrew), and it fired right up. This along with my refurb'd 502 and I am all set for a Death Valley trip next month.
Thanks for your help , John
Had inspiration from you guys and this thread, along with major help from OCP website.
The 200a was a gift from a friend who's dad bought it new. It had been in their garage for a number of years and they knew they probably would never use it again.
I soaked the working parts in vinegar, bought a new leather pump from Turkey (thanks Andrew), and it fired right up. This along with my refurb'd 502 and I am all set for a Death Valley trip next month.
Thanks for your help , John
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
That's in nice and almost new shape.
Have you tried Peerless mantels yet? They will hold up better in the washboard of DV.
I'll send you a pack if you want to try them.
Have you tried Peerless mantels yet? They will hold up better in the washboard of DV.
I'll send you a pack if you want to try them.
John McVicker
SILVER Star
Andrew, thanks for the offer, but I do plan on getting some of those mantels.
I am thinking I can get some from OCP ?? And is there a certain item number that fits the 200a ?
And yes, it was in almost new condition, but most likely hadn't been fired up in 20 years, maybe 30. When I first got it, I put some in some CF, pumped it up and it was leaking from the U tube. Also, all I was getting was air...but no fuel. Working fine now.
Thanks, John
I am thinking I can get some from OCP ?? And is there a certain item number that fits the 200a ?
And yes, it was in almost new condition, but most likely hadn't been fired up in 20 years, maybe 30. When I first got it, I put some in some CF, pumped it up and it was leaking from the U tube. Also, all I was getting was air...but no fuel. Working fine now.
Thanks, John
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Like stated above, Peerless mantles are the best. More durable and brighter than Colemans.
People better be careful, I started collecting Coleman lanterns and now I have close to 100. It gets pretty addictive.
Kinda like Cruisers
People better be careful, I started collecting Coleman lanterns and now I have close to 100. It gets pretty addictive.
Kinda like Cruisers
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Black Band
One of the more interesting aspects of Coleman gear is how they varied over the course of very long production runs. John McVicker's 200A above reminded me that I have new one I need to post up.
The 200A was made from 1950 to 1983. Mace posted up an early Christmas one that had green bottoms and red tops. Most of those were made in 1951.
This one is a "Black Band" made roughly in the 1952-early 1953 time frame. I was really surprised to see it on Craig's list. The frame rest is painted black, and the frame looks to be blued, like a gun.
It was in very good shape, and came with it's original box and packing. Like a time capsule from 1952.
The frame rest and frame on this variation are black-I think it's a good look and they should have stuck with it.
Check out the globe on this one--It's an original green sunrise globe-which alone is worth more than the $20 I paid for the lantern.
Here is a cool variation on this black band:
If you notice, the venturi is formed brass, and later ones after 1953 were a pressed in brass piece. This makes for fewer and tighter joints in the burner assembly. When 200As are slightly out of shape, they tend to leak fumes at these joints and can smell more when burning. Here's what the venturi looked like after 1952 (this is a 1954)just for comparison:
I don't have a picture of it running but I'll come back later with a picture and edit.
One of the more interesting aspects of Coleman gear is how they varied over the course of very long production runs. John McVicker's 200A above reminded me that I have new one I need to post up.
The 200A was made from 1950 to 1983. Mace posted up an early Christmas one that had green bottoms and red tops. Most of those were made in 1951.
This one is a "Black Band" made roughly in the 1952-early 1953 time frame. I was really surprised to see it on Craig's list. The frame rest is painted black, and the frame looks to be blued, like a gun.
It was in very good shape, and came with it's original box and packing. Like a time capsule from 1952.
The frame rest and frame on this variation are black-I think it's a good look and they should have stuck with it.
Check out the globe on this one--It's an original green sunrise globe-which alone is worth more than the $20 I paid for the lantern.
Here is a cool variation on this black band:
If you notice, the venturi is formed brass, and later ones after 1953 were a pressed in brass piece. This makes for fewer and tighter joints in the burner assembly. When 200As are slightly out of shape, they tend to leak fumes at these joints and can smell more when burning. Here's what the venturi looked like after 1952 (this is a 1954)just for comparison:
I don't have a picture of it running but I'll come back later with a picture and edit.
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Huh, shows what I know - I've seen a few of those "Black Band" 200a, but I always thought someone had painted or dipped those parts to cover rust...
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
― Stephen Hawking
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
― Stephen Hawking
Drew, I have a 426 D that I regularly use for cooking, out on the porch (saves mama's stove from grease).
The tank has started to lose pressure over-night, and it takes many series of pumpings to cook a full meal. I can't find any obvious leaks. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot ?
I haven't replaced anything and AFAIK it's all original, down to the cap with a screw in it.
Thanks!
John McVicker
SILVER Star
Spike, not 'Drew, but a couple of things might help you find the leak :
Does the pump handle try to rise after you pump it up AND keep your thumb over the hole in the handle ??
Alternatively, I would remove the tank, pump it up good...50+ times, then set it in water all the way to the eccentric crank. Should be able to see the leak.
Am far from an expert, but I am thinking this would help find even a slow leak.
Thanks, John
Does the pump handle try to rise after you pump it up AND keep your thumb over the hole in the handle ??
Alternatively, I would remove the tank, pump it up good...50+ times, then set it in water all the way to the eccentric crank. Should be able to see the leak.
Am far from an expert, but I am thinking this would help find even a slow leak.
Thanks, John
Most common leak point on Coleman products is the cap gasket. An automatic replacement for any stove or lantern I have.
Also, what John said...
Also, what John said...
Per Drew's suggestion, I replaced the cap with a known good one and pumped. Waited over-night and that seems to have been the issue. Ordered some gaskets and will fix all my caps when they arrive.
Thanks guys! Back to makin' grilled cheese ...
Thanks guys! Back to makin' grilled cheese ...
Just brought this Coleman generator home. It was given to my dad at some point and has been sitting in his garage for years. He doesn't have a use for it so I took it to see if it even works. It still has gas in it so I know that needs to be drained. What else should I do before I try to start it up?
That bad? Worse than a normal generator?
X2
Mace has that right , My dad has one and its just loud on all fronts ,the motor, the exhaust, the green paint
Good for free, easy to work on and cheap parts to repair but if you want to talk a 1/4 mile away its fine .
93yotasr5
Come and take it
i have one of the same generators. its the " one pull wonder" even after 6 months of sitting. it is loud especially compared to the new honda gens. but i keep it as a back up in case the power goes out.that way I can run my freezer chest, and fridge .