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hikerduane

I had a secondary panel installed in my garage when it was built, had my old electrician relocate from my main panel. I just throw a lever to go from PG&E to generator as I have a cord I just plug into my generator. Easy other than wheeling my Honda to the covered area by my man door as it is equipp...

hikerduane

My Taco wasn't made in the USA, it was made in TEXAS!

I'm not a mechanic or needed tools for my work, so never heard of Kennedy.
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hikerduane

Nice, thank you for sharing.
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hikerduane

I received a 200A yesterday that a member had offered up. I was originally only going to check the air tube, fount for crud and when ready, fire it up. I also wondered why the burner cap looked like the lantern had been stored upside down because the screen was covered in what looked like heavy dust...

hikerduane

I forgot all about this. I checked a recent buy with the cage off and no air leak out the genny tip, so thought all was well. I pulled the valve stem to make the collar removal happen and to check the F/A tube after removing the valve. Afterwards after I had ran the lantern and shut it down, I left ...

hikerduane

My local PO (main office is in town), has limited hours and if a staff shortage in town they cut hours back more with no notice so they can help in town as they are required to help staff the main office. Open 12 to 4 weekdays, 12 to 1 Saturday. They got hit last week with a very large surprise ship...

hikerduane

A couple locals were trying to encourage me to go for this, but I never got interested. At the time just a couple years ago I volunteered on a couple Running With The Bears Marathons, I was just a corner sitter. At my age I'd never learn Morse Code. This race and another in the area used Ham operato...

hikerduane

Thank you. The pip isn't holding again after working yesterday as I noticed the mantles lost brightness after running 10 minutes and verified with squirted alcohol into the pump tube. The major issue is getting the NRV/ check valve out. A new style, long air stem is on order, I forgot to screw in th...

hikerduane

Replaced the valve packing, poor naked burn. Tied on mantles, light. Poor light, tried much more pressure, it liked that.
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hikerduane

I've been fortunate that none of my 100 year old or other rare stoves have been lost, a few rerouted once or twice is all. I don't get too worried about a few Coleman items, they can be replaced.
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hikerduane

Checking tracking numbers to see if I need to go to the Post Office, if it shows departed, that usually means it will be delivered that day. Also, it may show processed, but that may or may not mean it will be sent out. Arrg! I recently received two lamps that were delivered, but a couple small pack...

hikerduane

This didn't hold all pressure for four hours, still had some pressure. I later pumped the fount up again and first place I checked was the NRV. I didn't think it was an issue as the pump shaft wouldn't push out, but with some denatured alcohol poured into the pump tube, it bubbled away. Unable to re...

hikerduane

Kevin, 330A I believe. Maybe different models or years changed setup?
Lamp is about ready to fire up, was gonna take my time and get my slant lamp going first, but this lamp is so easy like most lamps, I've done a few things while waiting for the sealer in the slant to cure.
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hikerduane

Very nice! Thank you for making us jealous.
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hikerduane

Thank you Kevin for the image. Per a reply to a PM over on CPL, there is no air stem in these, but wonder if it can vary from model or year. I won't worry about it so much.
I found one post where the NRV/Check Valve was replaced with a early Coleman 220 style C/V.
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hikerduane

The one large AGM lantern I checked had a different air stem, any lamps I have use a external pump. A Kamplite inverted I have has too short of a pump. Thank you.
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PS: I've read that Gloria lamps are similar.

hikerduane

Thinking from what I read about one person having to replace a pip, may not need a threaded air stem, as a pip would make the seal. Some owners may not know much about this model. No pricker rod in the genny, there is an eccentric piece in there, the blockage in the genny is some wool. Will try late...

hikerduane

Ouch!
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hikerduane

Since it isn't leaking, I hesitate to pull it if I can. Even not sure if it takes a normal style air stem. Hoping a owner pops in with info or a pic.
Still working on my 117, but pulled the genny off the Lindy, no pricker, looks plugged midway.
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hikerduane

I won a BIN Lind O Lite lamp which had no pump, was advised a Coleman pump would work which it does, but I fitted a used air stem I had and it does not thread into the C/V. Surprisingly it does not leak air back via pushing the pump shaft out, but I have not checked to see if there is a slight leak ...

hikerduane

I'll pass, I may need to use parts for my MSR stoves.
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hikerduane

Looking good. Cool! I didn't want to weld anything or modify much.
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hikerduane

Up to light lever? More exertion needed. Some heat before undoing, you don't want fuel leaking out.
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hikerduane

PM Toby.
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hikerduane

Thanks for the comments, I may resoak the pu in lye, the fount interior has had lye since 9:30 or 10 PM.
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hikerduane

Welcome from California, nice bunch of lanterns and stoves. I have a few Canadian items.
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hikerduane

Burning nicely.
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hikerduane

Drying parts now after the vinegar soak, hot lye in the fount.
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hikerduane

I only tried with my fingers, I'll have to read up on it, seems there was at least one recent thread.
Duane
PS: Found the thread, that tip does unscrew.

hikerduane

Got it, bigger wrench. Going to soak the pickup in hot vinegar, even though I can suck and blow thru it.
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hikerduane

Thanks, I've tapped it some too, will work on it some more tonight or tomorrow.
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hikerduane

This style.
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hikerduane

Right is close.
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hikerduane

Right, for a 117?
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hikerduane

Just received a lamp and the handle on it was messed up by the bottom so I broke it up to remove as the rest needs to be dismantled. I could use one, brass colored would be great, but any color is fine. Thank you. I see none on OCP. PM please with pic and price if able.
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hikerduane

I've forgotten about my slant lanterns, but this riser should unscrew from the fount? Brass model 117A or? fount. Uses an external pump. Has a bit of rust rattling around. Looks like this may have been tinkered with before as it looks like off white pipe dope maybe on threads. I've heated the area u...

hikerduane

I have a couple, let me look them over. PO in town was real busy.
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hikerduane

Got it finally, made notes for four. Thank you guys.
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hikerduane

I found a mostly complete, project in Prineville, OR for $7,500. Needs interior and glass put in, interior is full of parts I guess.
Found a complete model, running for $12,000. At this point not gonna happen.
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hikerduane

Must not work on my tablet. I'll try my laptop. Thank you.
Correct auction? Supposed to be 700.
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hikerduane

Not that I can see. Did you see items?
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hikerduane

Can be viewed after Dec 20 per a reply from the auction email. I must of had an exclamation point in my mine as an earlier date.
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hikerduane

At one time the last couple years I think The Tilley man had some repro's. Duane https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123343652586?hash=item1cb7dac6ea:g:Or4AAOSwLVFbiSCx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGbbarEdcdtK8RsgQ6xu%2BjLKSgs8F4Qme4TVfM95TnMjDiEk%2BpeRKjN9yZLcRhwBGMkqhQIpylzOQNv%2Fiuv2JKfKXrYBxhRq0jVdShC7dKRDCXYZP...

hikerduane

That's correct, see first post in the thread, see my question above.
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hikerduane

I thought I saw where items could be viewed and online bids placed starting Dec. 4. ? Another separate thread? I managed somehow to find where I could log in to his site.
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hikerduane

I try to match a color, but the correct color may be hard to match. If I have to repaint, it is only for me as I have no plans to resale. Something needing a repaint has to reach a certain point before I will repaint. I like nice users.
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hikerduane

Back in the day also, 60's modeler here. Later as a Store Manager, we had to store the glue under the counter.
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hikerduane

Neat little lantern.
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hikerduane

I've read where they remove the screen, not needed. The wool I have is too brittle, touching it makes it break up into small bits, I only use it to clean up parts on my Swedish stoves. Someone should be along and say what they use and size.
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hikerduane

Thank you Paul, just trying to show what can be done and the model with the more centered valve.
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