Coleman Lantern worth repairing?
Question:
My Coleman lantern suddenly won’t hold pressure. Fuel seems to leak out around the pump handle – where you pump pressure into the lantern. It’s about 6 years old and not heavily used – about 3 times per year for weekend campouts. Should I get it repaired or just buy a new one! What’s the experience of any folks out there of folks who faced the same decision?
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>My Coleman lantern suddenly won’t hold pressure. Fuel seems to leak out around >the pump handle – where you pump pressure into the lantern. >Should I get it repaired or just buy a new one! What’s the experience of any >folks out there of folks who faced the same decision?
Coleman lanterns are easily repaired and the repair parts are inexpensive. You can probably repair it yourself if you have any mechanical skills at all. Elliot Richmond Freelance science writer and editor Austin, Texas
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I’d try oiling the pump first. There is an oil hole at the base of the pump. Add a few drops of 3-in-one oil. If that doesn’t work replace the pump. I’ve had my lantern 18 years and it’s still going strong. Ron
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My Coleman lantern suddenly won’t hold pressure. Fuel seems to leak out around >the pump handle – where you pump pressure into the lantern. >Should I get it repaired or just buy a new one! What’s the experience of any >folks out there of folks who faced the same decision? > Coleman lanterns are easily repaired and the repair parts are > inexpensive. You can probably repair it yourself if you have any > mechanical skills at all. > Elliot Richmond > Freelance science writer and editor > Austin, Texas
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I have a 1947 Coleman that draws some Ooos and Ahhhs. Nickel plated tank, green shade. Steve
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have two old coleman lanterns, a 69 and a 72. I really enjoy bringing them > out at the campsite and using them, they carry memories too 
> Have a great camping season, > Michael > Fix it – very simple and easily done. I have been using Coleman equipment > for > many years – one lantern is about 40 years old (bought it in September of > 1963) > and it has worked well ever since. —- Jerry/Idaho
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Nickel plated tank? does sound cool…….isn’t it fun to use old stuff too? I have a big dome tent and lots of modern stuff, but some of the "old school" stuff is just plain more fun, I think.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 1947 Coleman that draws some Ooos and Ahhhs. Nickel plated tank, > green shade. > Steve > I have two old coleman lanterns, a 69 and a 72. I really enjoy bringing > them > out at the campsite and using them, they carry memories too > Have a great camping season, > Michael > > Fix it – very simple and easily done. I have been using Coleman > equipment > for > > many years – one lantern is about 40 years old (bought it in September > of > 1963) > > and it has worked well ever since. —- Jerry/Idaho
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Fix it – very simple and easily done. I have been using Coleman equipment for many years – one lantern is about 40 years old (bought it in September of 1963) and it has worked well ever since. —- Jerry/Idaho
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If the pump has gone bad, it’s an easy fix, heck, even Wal Mart carries the pump repair kit and it’s cheap…….best of all it has very easy to follow instructions on the side, I know as I had to replace one recently. I have two old coleman lanterns, a 69 and a 72. I really enjoy bringing them out at the campsite and using them, they carry memories too Have a great camping season, Michael
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