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.
I don’t have a 237 yet in my collection, this restored Model #236 is the closest it size and shape i guess:
I had no idea about thorium, thanks, will buy some peerless mantles to try out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201131644654 bought a lot off eBay. Based on my limited reading, all of the Peerless mantles use the old-school radioactive thorium, like they used thirty years ago. The new Coleman mantles you buy at Wal-Mart are reformulated with non-radioactive materials and about 30% less brightness and a more yellow burn.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong; I'm just learning this myself...
Nice sister of the 237 you’ve got there. :bigsmile:
That is my understanding as well. The old Coleman “Silk Lite” mantles contained thorium and burned nice and white/bright. Many of my used old lantern finds often come with several unopened Silk Lite packages. But since they are old vintage (+40 years old) and no longer made (and not as robust as Peerless mantles), I save the Silk Lites for another day. Coleman later replaced thorium with yttrium. Unfortunately, yttrium is said to be poisonous. I have experimented with Coleman yttrium treated mantles and they burn a dingy yellow. Not quite as yellow as Coleman’s current production mantles, but still not as bright & white as thorium treated mantles.
There has been some speculation that some Peerless mantles may have been formulated without thorium, but no one I spoke with seems to be able to confirm it. I just spoke with the owner of OCP (who services parts for thousands of lantern enthusiasts) and he tells me that no one has complained about his stock of Peerless mantles. If anyone would know, he’d be the first to hear the complaints of others. Link to OCP’s store: http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/home.php
Anyone needing Coleman parts, old Coleman parts is awesome. Ordered late Friday night, just got my parts today. Pretty awesome I think.
Mike, (owner of OCP) is a friendly guy and usually available if you call the store.