How to Rebuild a Coleman Double Mantle Lantern Part I: Disassembly

Coleman Factory Warranty Center graduate Frank Bebb gives step-by-step instructions to rebuild or refurbish Coleman gas pressure appliances. Trained at the Coleman Factory in Wichita, Kansas, he brings what he has learned at "Coleman School" to you in his teaching videos. A long-time collector, former owner of the #1 selling Coleman parts dealership in the world, former owner of the Coleman Warranty Center and The Old Town Coleman Museum in Yucca Valley, California, and current owner/webmaster of The Old Town Coleman Center, Frank has authored much of the Coleman repair instructions you will find on the web today. His "Safety First" instructions with the ominous black widow spider, a real-life warning read by thousands, along with his other written works can be found on his website.

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[happyjak]

Super informative and thorough video! I bought one at a recent yard sale that looked great, only to find that the valve was locked up. I am 69 years old, a former Boy Scout an have always wanted one of these. YOUR video should help in putting it back to semi original condition. Thank you so much

[ashleymarie]

Wow! What a joy it is to watch someone who knows what they are doing! I'm sure that it's from 20 years of learning. Great video! I really enjoy listening to you.

[acme]

Wow . . . this is more than awesome ! My Dad was recently going to throw his original Coleman Lantern in the trash. Luckily I caught him and stopped the non-sense. I looked at the date and it was made October of 1956. 13 Years before I was born ! I'm going to re-build it thanks to you ! Much appreciated !!!!

[TheFatbutterpancake]

Hands-down the best video I’ve seen on rebuilding a Coleman Lantern.

[deplorable-ne]

I know I'm late to the party but thanks for the videos. I recently purchased a "birthday lantern" 10/78. It actually seems to pass the pressure startup procedures and looks clean so I'm going to put mantles on it and see if it works. If not it will be getting a rebuild.

[grumpy_ken]

great video from an experienced teacher

[austinforant]

I just bought a 220h from a yard sale that I gotta give a little TLC to bring it back to life for future camping trips. This is a very helpful video

[caborico]

I just found your channel and I love Coleman Lanterns. They bring back fond memories camping and hunting. What an excellent technical documentary on lantern repairs. This channel is 1000% useful, informative and just plain fun! Thanks. I can't wait for new video from you. Cheers

[Fordproject]

I have a small addiction to Coleman lanterns. I have 5 of them and only one is working properly. This is going to be very helpful! I also have 2 Coleman space heaters, and 2 stoves. But the lanterns are above the rest. Thank you!

[paulwasik]

Great video, extremely valuable material for anyone interested in Coleman lanterns

[yamahondazuki]

Another tip.. Turn you channel locks around when trying to loosen anything. The teeth on channel locks are sloped one way and are designed to "bite" or "grab" as force is applied. When used the way shown at 33:25 when removing the cap, they have a tendency to slip if your not careful.

[Azul]

Just found a model 220D 1950 at a yard sale for $10. I hope to restore and get it lit. Thank for your video.

[robertweldon]

I have 2 double mantel lanterns, One I bought in the early 70, s and another i found, abandoned out side an apartment. I've not used them in years and both have problems. Also I have an old 2 burner stove that I found in the junk, it worked for about 10 years, after replacing the generator and filler cap. At that time, pre computer, I had a huge amount of trouble finding any replacement parts.
DYI repairs may be a bit difficult for me to do, but I am subscribing as of now to learn how to DYI anyway
Superb video, Now for No.2 and subscribe.

[Lasurge]

That’s a nice Wilton bullet vice. I restored one a few years ago. It has a date stamp from 1972. It works like a dream. I fabricated my own stand and bracket using round metal pipe and some flat stock . I welded it to an 18 wheeler rim that was laying in my backyard to use as a base

[G-jz]

Brilliant Guy, So methodical, must admit I am worried about if I ever have to pull mine apart like this,

[TF]

I like the design of the factory tool to get that check valve out. I can probably make one out of a piece of thick wall steel pipe and a piece of all thread that screws into the check valve and a washer and a nut and welding a big nut onto the pipe. Or just use channel locks, vise grips or a pipe wrench to turn the pipe. Just trim the end of the pipe to fit in that groove.

[thomasmckay]

I just bought one. 2/1962 gonna need parts

[woodchuker]

Thank you brother, new sub, old burner..

[jeffsinger]

Thanks for this video I just did a 8/63 200A and a 228F both run great with your help.

[yamahondazuki]

A 9/16 "crows foot" might work excellent for getting at that base nut. I think that might be helpful to those who don't have the wrench you used in the video 👍 just stumbled upon the channel as I am purchasing three "new to me" lanterns and a catalytic heater on Monday. Just subbed 👍