Thanks. I was surprised at the condition myself
The inside of the tank on the 290 is pretty dirty, and the plated steel under the vent is starting to rust.
I am thinking of seeing if a 295 bottom frame will fit it to get rid of the ugly steel cage around the globe, and maybe finding a rounded bulged globe to fit it. But not totally sure yet.
Edit: picked the pair up for $70 with the cases
Anyone here with multiple lanterns able to test something for me?
I had found that the 295 bottom frame assembly will fit all model 290's and 295's.
Anyone happen to have one of the following:
220, 228, 290, 290A, 295 or 235
And also have a (preferably bulged):
236, 237, 635, or 639
and able to see if they work on one another?
Are you asking if the 237 bulged globe will fit your 295?
I forgot all about this thread, but Ive come such a long way since. Just to add to the lantern’nin festivities, here’s my favorite 2 vids of all time! :bigsmile:
Available in HD.
Yep, that's what I was asking, but I am pretty sure it will according to the dimensions I found online.
IInterested in trading one of them purty 237s for a 2w blue laser? :p
once the weather warms up i have to do the same. Light up all my lanterns, all the Gas lanterns, Oil/Wick lanterns, and all my LED lanterns all at the same time and do a video & photos.
Im not at home at the moment but will see if I can swap globes tomorrow and let you know. Thanks for the offer but Im not much into lasers.
Im looking forward to your vid. My kero lite-ups happen indoors during the winter to help heat the house (that, or burn it down :party: ). Its a lot more work with kero because they need to be preheated with burning alcohol before the valve can be turned to ignite the kero.
The classic thin glass 237 bulge globe fits the 295 duel fuel just fine. OCP might sell used ones made in Germany or USA. Stay away from the new Chinese made replacement globes Coleman sells because they are of very poor quality, thick glass and full of imperfections.
Nice. Does it look good on it, or does it look out of place?
It looks classy. :bigsmile:
You guys got any good tips for cleaning varnish out of the fount besides the BB dance? I dont have many good chemical cleaners here, but I did put some coleman fuel in it with a bunch of small screws used in computer builds. Let it soak and gave it a good shake and spins a few times a day. I then tried denatured alcohol hoping it would help loosen the gunk up. Got a good part of it cleaned out, but theres some showing no signs of loosening up anytime soon
I have used steel screws to loosen up rust and dirt, but never had to clean old gasoline varnish yet. If you have access to a paint can shaker, the steel screws (or use steel BBs with cleaner, and plug the openings) should work, then retrieve the screws/BBs out with a telescopic magnet after.
I've just purchased a 24-pack of Peerless Thorium mantles to use with my Coleman CLX lantern. When I first got this lantern and replaced the mantles, I was disappointed as it wasn't as bright and white as I recalled lanterns being when I was a kid. After research, I found it was due to the reformulation of the mantle material, so I'm stocking up with the good stuff...
I can't wait for a comparison once I get the new mantles installed.
Gahhh... I made an order with OCP, and I forgot the peerless mantles...
Nice to see this thread revived - shouldn’t we ask Mr. Admin for a pressure fuel lantern sub-forum? 
I was thinking the same, but liquid fueled maybe. That could include stuff like Aladdin's also.
PS: I have been debating hard about getting an Aladdin lamp lately lol.
I was only half joking; some of the recent restorations posted in a few threads are really beautiful, and “off topic chatter” doesn’t do them justice.
Just noticed a NOS 237, was sealed, opened to take pictures, on ebay for $950 or make offer.
Yeah, if its the same I saw there's significant rust on the bottom of the fount. Don't know for sure, but I'd say don't put in a deal anywhere near what they are asking
If the varnish is firmly attached, I wouldnt worry to much about it. It sounds like you’ve already flushed it well enough. The fuel pickup tube typically doesn’t draw fuel from the lowest part of the fount, and most have a safety screen at the bottom of the tube to prevent lose contaminates from being drawn in. Kero lanterns typically have no screen. After use and before refueling, you can pour the remaining fuel into a glass to inspect its condition. If you find particulate on the bottom of the glass, shake out the rest of the fuel from the fount, blow out with compressed air and you’re good to go. A disposable coffee filter is good enough for filtering old fuel if it hasnt become contaminated or stale. If the lantern is further disassembled, I usually open the fuel valve all the way, remove the fuel cap and blow +150 psi straight down the generator to clear any debris. So far, this method hasn’t loosened any old carbon from inside the generator and and clogged anything.
If its rust, Evapo-Rust™ Rust Remover is probably the best budget nondestructive rust remover available. Search and you’ll find amazing testimony everywhere.
I just moved this thread over to another sub-forum. But you know, the most sought after lanterns are kept secrets so they dont get bought up by the myriad of lantern hoarders who scour the earth for the rare “barn finds”.
That one has popped up several times on ebay. As a general rule, the 237’s will always appreciate in value.