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Ok thank you for the advice JimL

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Thanks for the quick responses gentlemen!

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I was wondering if anyone here could tell me what type of propane cannister this Higgins lantern uses. Are they still available?

Thanks,

Jim

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Murff, yes it was... I talked with the fella last night and he said he would wait for me to call this morning. I woke up bright and early and called! Drove to Idaho to get it but it was worth it. It even came with a story about how the seller's parents used it to scare away a grizzly in Yellowstone ...

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Came across my first kero lantern today. Came with what looks like the original box, instruction paperwork, mantles and a wrench tool (not pictured). I admittedly don't know much about these lanterns. It is US made with three language instructions on the valve control knob and collar. I cannot find ...

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500 Speedmaster

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Thanks for the support and birthday wishes for the daughter. It was a fun project and luckily I had one sticker left from my OCP stash to slap on there. The '54-61 220 sticker gives it a "vintage" feel!

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I know I know, it's not a GPA. My daughter has been watching me fettle lanterns and stoves for months and she says she wants a pink lantern. She's not quite there for GPA so I picked up a cheap green LED and a rattle can. Just in time for her birthday!

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Here's the stuff I used for my 413G restoration this summer... Hunter Green semi-gloss Rust-Oleum for the box 500 degree red engine enamel for the tank (oil and fuel resistant) 500 degree gloss clear for all the red and green parts VHT for the burner body, valve stem body, manifold pipe and tray Cam...

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Thanks again everyone for the quick ID on this oldie.

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Thank you both for your help. It makes sense that a plumber in the 20's would need a portable way to melt lead, etc. to get the job done. Thanks again!

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Hello there,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with an ID on this stove. Not much to go on. Has the words, "Make the Tight Line Stay" stamped on stove. I truly don't even know what fuel type this takes looking at the valves, etc.

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Polish? Looks American to me!

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The Aladdin travelled around Europe with the family when my dad was stationed there in the 60's (pre-me!). He said it was their primary source of heat in the government-contracted apartments in France so they got quite attached to it. It went from France to Germany then back home to the US with them...

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Thanks, Bud, for the Schuyler backstory. I like hearing about how these items evolved.
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Hi Paul, my green 242C has a single screw as well... I suppose that it's not that uncommon.

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And thank you John for the dates...

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This was picked accompanying an AGM287 (1928-32?) so perhaps they have been a 'couple' for nearly 90 yrs!

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<a href="/files/attachments/5530249-aladdin1.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img alt="aladdin1.jpg" src="/files/attachments/5530249-aladdin1.jpg" class="bbc_img" /></a> <a rel="lightbox" href="/files/attachments/5530248-aladdin2.jpg"><img src="/files/attachments/5530248-aladdin2.jpg" class="bbc_img" alt=...

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Picked this up earlier this week... anyone know what era (decade) this is from? No. 0 with copper patina. Mesh filter in bottom. Thanks!

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Yep steel, no cracks on visual inspection. Will have to build pressure and dunk it. It was stored dry in a 'little brown chest' ice box for decades according to the farmer. Should be a fun restoration.

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I just picked her up! I'm going to need more 'technical assistance' getting her spiffed up. Thanks again for ID gentlemen.

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Thank you very much for the ID, Looks like she was a beauty when she was younger!

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I am guessing PW maybe L13 but am not sure. What year range? Thanks

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I didnt get it.... going fishing tomorrow instead.. Spokane area

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Thank you both.

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Can anyone please help in identifying this lantern please?
Thanks in advance!

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When I say that it stabilizes I meant that it operates as normal. Firstly, though, i fight my way through the excess fuel issue with it opened up all the way. It will not light at all until almost full-open valve. I am operating around 1/2 tank of gas. As far as starting sequence goes, my other lant...

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Hi Steve, Thanks for the info. I have removed the check valve and hit it with Kroil oil and ensured that the bb moves. There were no bubbles or leaks from the pump area on the dunk test. I am able to get the lantern lit but only when the valve is near full open will it light. Then I fight...

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<a href="/files/attachments/5382561-cold%20blast.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img class="bbc_img" alt="cold blast.jpg" src="/files/attachments/5382561-cold%20blast.jpg" /></a> Marswells No. 2 Cold Blast <a rel="lightbox" href="/files/attachments/5382562-wickie%20sandwich.jpg"><img src="/fil...

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Thanks everyone for assistance in this pesky 200A. I haven't had a lot of time to do more troubleshooting but I did have a few minutes to see if she would fire up last night. 1/4 turn open, hissing but no fuel spit (just like it has been doing since I got it). I decided to power through. I know that...

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Thanks Leviticus! D421... when the valve is closed the hissin' stops. Also no bubbles around the valve on dunk test. I am thinking about frankensteining my working 200A and testing it part by part until I figure it out.

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The pickup tube on the old F/A tube was free spinning (the nut portion was tight to the valve body) thus the replacement from OCP. The new F/A tube seems to mate nicely to the valve assembly. With the generator on and pumped up it still only begins to squirt near open throttle. That's why I'm wonder...

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Thanks for the article link. It is a good read... Also thanks for the words of wisdom zoomkat! The gasket in fuel cap is new, as is generator and F/A tube. Metering rod spring is in correct position. No mods tried other than shining up the fuel metering rod with steel wool. I tried using ...

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Toby, I just tried that as well. The F/A tube I put in this morning was a new reproduction from OCP. The metering rod was pretty slick already but I shined it up a little more. It seemed to feed into the hole at end of pickup tube easy enough. Once assembled I still have same issue. No liquid at 1/4...

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Just tried all of the above suggestions. I finally got liquid fuel (both with and without generator attached) after cranking valve all the way open AND pumping. When I saw the generator spitting I re-assembled and gave it a test fire. It did spit and fire at 1/4 turn although the burn was weak and p...

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I've waited all the way till it depressurizes. I will try the pre-heat full throttle approach to see if I get anything. I will also try shaking it and turning on its side. Concerns me that no liquid coming out of block (just pressure).

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This 1/63 200A is frustrating me... I cannot get it to get fuel to the chamber. Generator is dry. When I got the lantern the F/A tube was 'free spinning' on the tube nut. I thought this might be the problem so I ordered a replacement tube. With that installed I tried again. Same issue, hissin' but n...

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Thanks everyone for your help. There's an older gentleman locally who is looking to get rid of his collection of old military stoves. I recently acquired a Speedmaster 500 46-B from him and cleaned it up. He sent me a bunch of photos (some of which I shared here) and I haven't gotten to physically e...

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Did the case for the 523 look like this by chance?

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I think the top one is a Turner x-140... no clue on the second..... Any ideas? <a rel="lightbox" href="/files/attachments/5370711-unk%20stove%202.jpg"><img class="bbc_img" src="/files/attachments/5370711-unk%20stove%202.jpg" alt="unk stove 2.jpg" /></a> <a href="/files/attachments/5370713-unkno...

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