Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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A brief overview of the history of the Coleman Model 200 series lanterns and a guide to disassembly, reassembly, and basic servicing and restoration techniques.

Here are links to the other videos mentioned:
How to Clean a Generator (youtu.be/3X2aCRBkY3A)
How to Oil a Dry Pump Cup (youtu.be/kCObXY4poIU)
How to Repair or Replace a Check Valve (youtu.be/RcYPxPHOyFA)
Fuel Caps 101 (youtu.be/WAAe22t4Z98)
Polishing Brass and Steel Parts (

Video Content
00:00 History of 200 Series
08:10 Disassembly
27:52 Cleaning Parts
33:37 Cleaning Parts with Citric Acid
35:53 Derusting the Fount with Citric Acid
40:56 Polishing the Painted Fount
45:54 Reassembly
01:04:54 Choosing a Mantle and Tying it On
01:09:10 Lighting the Lantern