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Marxman

Can I be 'negative 275' ???

HEHEHEHEHEHE

That is my kind of person!!!!!

Mark

Marxman

VHT paint does not work well on vents. Why would it work on the pyrex?

Just my opinion.

Mark

Marxman

There is a smaller diameter leather for the built on pump 427's.

Mark

Marxman

Did the 242B made in the USA ever have the sea-foam vent?

I just picked up a nickle 242B with a rough sea-foam vent. I thought that the sea-foam vent color was a Canada thing.

Mark

Marxman

One other notable about the early LZ is that it should have the full round burner frame. The later LZ has the half moon cut out in the bottom plate of the burner frame. At least that is the difference between mine.

Mark

Marxman

Congratulations Mike!!!

If you need any help give me a call! I'm in the neighborhood.

Mark

Marxman

Nice how to Murff.

The oil wrench is a great idea. I have done the channel lock plies method and have ruined a few lower burner parts.

Mark

Marxman

Frank What are the date stamps on the lanterns? My guess is 1925. I have only seen the 2LQ427 with the acorn pump knob stamped with 1925. Interesting four wing fuel cap. I like the look.</FO...

Marxman

If you are in a situation were you may have to punt the 275 into the lake please make sure to tie a large rock to the lantern first. We don't want any floaters in the lake.

Mark

Marxman

I have a AGM tank that I would trade for that Coleman.

Mark

Marxman

HEHEHEHE

Mark

Marxman

I use a old Little Chief smoker. You can pickup a used one at a garage sale or flea flea market for $5 that still works. Regulating the heat is not that much of problem. open the bottom draw and or not put the top on all the way.<br...

Marxman

If you go with the cone shape on top of a 242 it would make it look like a yard knome. Then the next thing you know you are doing Travelosity adds.

Mark

Marxman

For a good work out use Mothers Mag Wheel polish. Rub it on and rub it off. Uses a lot of elbow grease. Fast version is go down to NAPA Auto and get Eagle brand Mag Wheel and Chrome Cleaner. Ask the guy at the counter for the stuff with th...

Marxman

If that doesn't work try flowers and chocolates

HEHEHE

mark

Marxman

I may not get this quite right but here it goes. 1916-1918 the frame rest has three lines of holes. Earlier versons say Air O Lantern or Model QL on frame rest 1919 is the first year that the...

Marxman

Steve, One thing I have done is use the graphite packing that Frank sells and carefully cut it down the lenght of the packing and remove a slice to make the diamete smaller so it will fit into the smaller area of the valve. This packing is...

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Uncle Sidney ~ Prison Philosopher Says: "The more I get to know people, the more I understand why Noah only allowed animals on the boat!"

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The Coleman Collectors Forum
The best information regarding Coleman stoves, lanterns and other gas pressured appliances!

Uncle Sidney ~ Prison Philosopher Says:
"The more I get to know people, the more I understand why Noah only allowed animals on the boat!"