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fount in the mail

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FYI 220/8 D's were the last of the brass founts that were nickel plated. E's and F's are steel founts (as least all I've seen), and are harder to nickel.

**Retirediron -- PM sent

Don B.

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There is a toilet bowl cleaner called WORKS available at Dollar General stores (probably other stores also), that is very strong and great for removing rust from founts and frames. But, it needs to be rinsed out quickly and thoroughly with water and the some CF or other cleaner. It will eat rust ...

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Dan, Thanks for a GREAT write-up. Hopefully we all learn a little more about the things we enjoy.

Thanks again,
Don B

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Let me my 2 cents worth re Fred Kuntz --been dealing with him over the past 6 years or so and a class act all the way. Excellent products, extremely helpful and a pleasure to meet and talk with. A truly great friend to have.

Don

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might try spraying it at both ends (little hole in pump handle) with PB Blaster and then straighten out a big paper clip and gently try to punch it out sticking the paper clip down the same little hole in the pump.

Don

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Glass is weird and globes do weird things I've had 2 or 3 crack while just sitting on a shelf. I had one crack in my hand while just holding it. also had one of those globes from a petromax crack on a shelf and they are suppose to be some of the best quality glass globes. only the phantom kno...

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I just picked up a 200A type globe marked Bernz O Matic for these little devils. I also have a Bernz o matic in the 220 size. Does anyone need either or both of these?

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Darren, ur first in line but I'n going to use our missing broken globes...

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Check that NIB mil to see if it is a SMP -- many of the SMP's did not have a procelian finish on the vent. They painted the steel vent and the paint burns off as soon as lit and then rust sets in.

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237s,247, 249 all NICE!!! First class all the way

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A long time ago Mark Fitchett sent in a write-up on suggested way to light a military lantern that works very well for me. There is a copy in the old tech files here or if you would like to send me an email <A href="mailto:Dj7come11@comcast.net" target=_blank>Dj7come11@comcast.net</A> I will send yo...

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Hate to bring this up but --- it may not be the bb that's causing the leak -- threads on checdk valve or leak in pump chamber

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If you decide that you want to replace the fount let me know. Think I can help.

Don B.

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Hey Chris, Those old 236/7s are just to cool to retire without a BIG fight. I've got all kinds of strange parts etc, would like to work with you to see if you can bring it back. Besides the stem what else do you need? Will check the pit this morning and see if I can come up with a stem...

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Ryan, sounds like you did not get my PM -- I have a 220 C burner assembly you can have, if you want to rebuild that C.

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Haven't tried to plate over any type of fill in but concerned that nickel will not plate over a fill without showing the outlines etc.

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just a quick overview -- need material to strip old nickel, degrease after polishing brass, pickle to "wake up brass" nickel plating. I have a 20 gallon basket of plating and 4 plates with a rectifier etc. etc. These kits you are looking at a for nickel plating a finished piece. they do n...

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FYI I do nickel plating with materials from Caswell and I do not think these kits will work for founts and vents. might be able to do small items like burner tubes and generators. If you would like to discuss or more info let me know.

Don B

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WOW!!! Mike, Congradulations and very best wishes for a great future with your new adventure.

Don

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Here's an easy way to get that pump out of the 427s --- I go to my local garage (they do all my auto work for years), they take a 1 inch deep socket and attach it to their air hammer (used for lug nuts), one or two quick shots and the nut is lose. It works every time with no scars or dents. ...

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Looks like an early Air O Lantern with a bend up Q99 generator and lighting door in the bottom. Very Nice

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Hey Folks, I spoke to Jeff today and he did enjoy the convention and meeting with us crazies. After speaking to Brent he agreed to do the black circle on all of our vents from now on. He also apologized for a couple of mine that got send back before he had a chance to check them out. He...

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OK Frank, first I let you steal the 427 and 327 then you talk nice about Bubba just knowing that I am a VERY sensitive guy who cried easily and don't even offer to give me the 427 =-== and I was going to let you both know that I do have all kinds of QL parts which I WAS going to offer to you, But...

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Hey Frank, from the green book and my stuff ====first you are right the one with the male pump is a 427 1924-1927 (then came the green vent and different pump). The other is a 327 with quicklite stamped into the frame rest they were 1918-1933. Both should have mica globes (you can get repros fro...

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Okay folks, here's one that confuses me --Green book says modelC's were made 1944-1946. I've got one with a date stamp of 8 6 below are some pictures. what do you think? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/dj7come11/242nickel/ModelC/">http://s30....

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They look better from a distant did them freehand with a drumel tool and trying to trace onto a globe.

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Did you say NSCAR?

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Looking for advise -- have a 228F going to use for fishing etc. almost everything in good shape except, 3/4 for fount has good paint and no chipping or rust. Then comes to my problem one section of fount has a fair amount of rust, spotted and paint is still pretty good. I want to gently remove as mu...

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First off there are NO STUPID questions --- you can learn better by asking and you will find some great people here more than willing to help. we all learn went a question is asked and discussed much less answered. thanks ohhh by the way all the black bands that I have seen have black frames ...

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Kevin, Thanks for the plug -- the check valve tool I sell is a winner. I have it listed on Ebay or you can just give me a email at dj7come11@aol.com.

Thanks,
Don B.

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Have a kamplite LRL 22 with a 200A type globe marked in green print
" HEAT RESISTIN" under that "Made in USA".

Don

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Hi folks, I think that this is a Canadian 200 with the red paint removed from the fount and the brass buffed. I see nothing wrong with this and do not believe that the seller is trying to deceive anyone. In fact I'm playing with a Canadian 200 that I'm going to nickel plate and may sell. If I...

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Steve, there is a write-up in the how to forum on lighting those militarys. Have you seen/read that?

Don

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Jim, I think that the 242 and 243 assemblies are pretty much the same. Send me an email with your address and I'll send you one.

Don B.

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Like to butt in with a question --- does any one know where I can get some of those posts for the QL's?

Thanks
Don B

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If all else fails put in in a freezer over night

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