Coleman 200 Series Lanterns: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
A brief overview of the history of the Coleman Model 200 series lanterns and a guide to disassembly, reassembly, and basic servicing and restoration techniques.
Here are links to the other videos mentioned:
How to Clean a Generator ( • How to Clean a Clogged Lantern Generator )
How to Oil a Dry Pump Cup ( • How to Oil a Dry Lantern or Stove Pump )
How to Repair or Replace a Check Valve ( • How to Repair or Replace a Bad Lantern or ... )
Fuel Caps 101 ( • Fuel Caps 101: Everything you ever wanted ... )
Polishing Brass and Steel Parts (
Video Content
00:00 History of 200 Series
08:10 Disassembly
27:52 Cleaning Parts
33:37 Cleaning Parts with Citric Acid
35:53 Derusting the Fount with Citric Acid
40:56 Polishing the Painted Fount
45:54 Reassembly
01:04:54 Choosing a Mantle and Tying it On
01:09:10 Lighting the Lantern
