The Coleman 220F Lantern Restoration

[@Trains.Harleys.and.a.C10]

I fixed my grandfathers lantern with the help of your video. Thank you.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

That’s so awesome!!!!! I’m so happy this video helped you to restore it. That’s exactly what I hope happens with my restoration videos, people try things they otherwise wouldn’t have. I’m so very excited that I could help, and your comment made my day!

[@jodydille8612]

I'm totally about to do the save with one I got from my dad that belonged to my grandfather! Thanks for the help.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Your very welcome

[@dwhallon21]

Watched this again, just to hear the story of how a life was saved by the light of that lantern. Great story

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

It was a great story, and one I was very happy he shared with me so I could share with all of you

[@nicholaswilson8786]

I couldn't count how many times I've been through that tunnel up Martin's fork lake going fishing with my buddy. That picture brought back so many memories.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Glad to help bring back some good memories

[@prestonhanson501]

I have a 220f my father bought in 1961 and it's been used a little bit was always stored in the house. Its in mint condition. Never changed any parts on it except a few mantles but it still works perfectly today

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

That’s awesome, and keeping it indoors definitely helped it I’d say. Wish we could get the quality of things nowadays like they had back then. Few and far between anymore

[@free2chasehappy]

Came across this video because I was trying to restore a lantern I just bought. A Coleman 220J from April of 1978. What a great video, and great story. Thank you.

[@josephhamrick8581]

Awesome job, and great story at the end. Remember camping with my family back in the early to mid 70's down in Marion Va and using Coleman lanterns. Not sure if it was that same model, but seeing that one brought back some good memories. Thank you.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Your very welcome. Glad to help stir up some good memories

[@richardcrouse5559]

Awesome storytime and repair! It's not just a lantern but the history! Let the lantern shine on.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thanks, and that was my point exactly. I love getting stories when I can to the things I restore. And I couldn’t believe he had that story with it. He first just said he thought it was his grandpas. Then the next day he said “oh, by the way. I forgot this happened”. Lol, I told him he should have led off with that!

[@Outdooracademe]

Wow, he’s gonna be thrilled. That was some story and that lantern is priceless.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Yeah, the lantern was actually in great shape to be that old, and the story really was amazing. I just about turned him down on doing it, but did my research and decided to. Was glad I did too!

[@turkey0165]

A really good video I enjoyed watching! I’m glad to see a man like you And others on the Internet restore these fine pieces of American made camping history! The hissing of the twin mantles brings back enjoyable Boyhood Memories of the 50s and 60s and I thank you!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Had a twin mantle in the 80’s in scouts, and it gave me the same feeling when I lit it up. I’m very glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you very much for the comment. That’s made my morning

[@mac2894]

This is a great video. I was given a 220F that looked pretty rough. Your video showed me how to disassemble it and I've ordered repair parts. While I wait for them I have the other parts soaking in vinegar to clean up. It will be humming along soon.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Awesome! I’m so glad my video could help you get it apart and on the path to be used again. These old tools and items were built with pride to last back in the day, and I love bringing new life back to them and putting them back to good use. You will have to post a picture on the crafty crow Facebook page when your done and let us all see your finished product. I know I’d love to see it

[@dwhallon21]

Great stories and awesome restore on the old lantern

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you, and I agree it was a great story

[@billisham451]

Great back story. Thank you. I have 2 of similar vintage that belonged to my father in law that need restoration.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Your very welcome. Wasn’t that bad if a project to tackle, so you should try a restoration on them. Definitely with keeping around

[@happyhatkilinski1457]

Thank you so very much! I now know how to restore my old Coleman lantern.😊 Your video is fantastic filming. The ducky in the tub...super cute. " A life was saved by the light of that lantern." Beautiful story. Much love & blessings.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you very much. I’m glad I could help you, and glad you liked the story. This was the best comment on a video I have had in a while, so I appreciate you very much for taking the time to watch and comment. Wishing a very merry Christmas to you and your family

[@mikearmstrong9908]

What an absolute awesome video! I love messing with these things and from the looks of it this fella does too. Sweet story at the end also. Thanks for sharing.

[@kristienwoolum9965]

You have very much peaked Oliver’s interest. He’s asked me tons of questions while watching, all of which I have no answers to. 😅 he wants to know what each and every individual part does and how it works. He’s always very interested in taking things apart and reassembling them.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Lol, he can message me and ask anything he wants. Maybe he can come see the workshop someday and ask all the questions he wants, and help me restore something. That’s how I was when I was little too. Took all my transformers apart one time. Mom and dad about killed me 😂

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Enjoyed the restoration and thank you for sharing the story with us :)

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you so much, and I am very glad you enjoyed the video and the story.

[@BrainstormSnackAttack]

The RESTORIAN strikes again! Restoring a little piece of history one video at a time! Seriously I do good in the tear down and refurbishing but fall apart in the put together...thats where watching back and taking pictures help!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Oh absolutely. That’s what has given me a little more courage on some of these projects. When I was little I took apart all of my transformers (probably at least 5 or 6) all at once, and couldn’t remember what went where. Mom threw them out saying I’d never figure out how to put them back together. Wish I could have kept them, because I would have eventually figured it out. Guess I’ve always liked to figure out how something worked though

[@josephbrandt6778]

I never leave home to the woods without my sunshine of nights! I've got a 48 and a 63 and a 72 and a mil spec. 😁👍 A tire iron with a good square tip will get those check valves out....

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

There is a special tool which uses the threads of the locking shaft to lock it in place , so you can apply lots of turning force to get it out . They are available on the internet all over . So are wood clamps for the phots to work on them . Great video .

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you. If I were doing these kinds of restorations a lot, I would definitely invest in some more specialized tools. That thing put up a fight….lol

[@elainehickey4080]

Great job Steven. Glad Mr Farley will have that lantern for many years to come. Saving the life story added to the great success and meaning for him.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you, and your absolutely right. That story made the thing priceless.

[@danielelledge9394]

My dad just gave me his old one from the early 70’s and I’m so excited to restore it and get it working! Thank you for the information!

[@bee-pies-greens]

What a beautiful job! Bless you for doing what you did for Justin. Very heartfelt story behind that.🥰 (I have 3 green ones and a silver one and a larger one)

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you. He deserved it, especially after hearing that story.

[@patricksomers5872]

That’s a great story. Every lantern has a story.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Agreed. I never expected this one to have a story like that though

[@kbjerke]

A truly uplifting story at the end. And a good preservation of a family heirloom! My procedures for bringing antiques back into service is very similar, except that after the vinegar soak, I give all those parts a good wash with a baking soda solution before the final rinse. That completely neutralizes any remaining acid. Thank you for the video!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you for watching and commenting. You are definitely right, from now on I’m gonna add the baking soda soak to my routine. Totally ruining an old axe head a long time ago due to the vinegar etching should have taught me my lesson then. It’s a great suggestion, and I appreciate you putting it on here so others can learn what to do

[@tomhaser8696]

i have an old one to, i hope i can bring it back to life it also has memories of camping in my younger days 40 years ago ...thanks for the video

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

You’re very welcome. Really glad I could help with a jog down memory lane. And have confidence, you can get yours back to life. I’m sure of it

[@billymeadows1739]

That was pretty special thank you for sharing that with me

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Your very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@drunkmike6364]

fantastic video. I have a 220F in similar condition, and I'll be restoring it the same way.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Awesome. It was fairly easy to do, and pretty interesting to see how it all worked internally. Glad this helped get another old classic back out and in use

[@stopcensoringme6481]

Put quick heat on the collar without hitting the screw….try not putting the flame on the screw. The victor wrench never fails me.

[@randyboyett1366]

Thanks for the story and your witness. Just getting in to lanterns and stoves. Enjoyed your video.

[@georgeshelton6281]

This is the kerosene lantern my father used to possess; did he use it on any camping trip? Not that I know of. He used it during the great Soquel Creek flood. This was on January 4th, 1982. He could've used it for a campaign trip in Yosemite National Park: back in 1976.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

They definitely have more uses than just camping as your story proves. They are a great item to just have for anything you need light for. And hopefully someday I’ll get to go camp in Yosemite. Or at least visit the place. It’s in my bucket list

[@georgeshelton6281]

@The Crafty Crow Show I've seen an advertisement about this commodity. It appeared in a 1970s sunset catalog somewhere.

[@JH-zi9jh]

I sure enjoyed this video and the story at the end was the best part. God bless brother

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thanks man, and I agreee the story with it was the best.

[@Edde.653]

1:45 Hell, every man knows that feeling, that together with the feeling of a broken heart and that of the happiness that gives throwing a rock from a high place are our most primitive feelings.

[@benkanobe7500]

One way that works 90% of the time when dealing with screws is to put a small Vice Grip on the head of the screw perpendicular to the shaft of the screw. Give it a slight partial rotation of maybe 45 degrees. Remove vice grip and use a driver. You can also do this with good plyers.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Very good advice, thank you. I’ll put that trick in my brain box for future projects.

[@robertshoemaker6204]

Awesome job ...thank you and god bless.Shoe in Oregon

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it

[@greenmansurvival4832]

Came here for some info on these lanterns and left with far more. Thanks (new sub from me)

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you for the sub. Glad you got more than you expected

[@bluegrassfarley9386]

This absolutely what I wanted thank you

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Great. I’m hoping seeing it in person makes you even happier. We all appreciate you letting us restore it and sharing it with everyone

[@dondon-wg9ft]

Great video I am going to fix my dad's lantern God Bless

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Awesome. I’m glad it gave you the confidence to fix that lantern and put it back to use. Thanks for watching

[@warrenvalentino5763]

WOW!! what a Awesome job on restoring the lantern. what a Awesome story about the lantern. :) :)

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you, and it was definitely an awesome story for sure

[@Otis010707]

Beautiful job!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you

[@awh5773]

i have a trick for you. that set screw at the valve and air intake tube. once you got it apart the way you were able to. , take propane torch and heat the threads on the inside of the air intake tube and use a pair of needle nose vice grips on the head of the set screw and it will come out . just be easy with it. i have had that problem as well. also another little secret i will tell ya. if you can go buy you some (C R C COPPER ANTI-SEIZE ITS 1800 DEGREES) WHEN I TAKE APART THE BURNER ASSEMBLY i add some to all the threads on the parts and also at the bottom of the air intake tube where it screws into the valve assembly and also on the threads of the set screw that holds air intake tube to the valve assembly. also u use it on the threads at the top of the lantern where the ball nut goes to hold the vent on at the top. this stuff may smoke a little as it gets hot from running the lantern, but that is ok. it will NOT hurt anything or the lantern preformance. but it WILL make it easier to take apart in order to clean it later on. ( DO NOT PUT THE ANTI-SEIZE ON ANYTHING ELSE !!!!!!!) ( DO NOT PUT THIS STUFF ON THE VALVE ASSEMBLY THREADS AT ALL AND NEVER PUT IT ON THE GENERATOR JAM NUT THAT HOLDS GENERATOR TO THE VALVE ASSEMBLY !!!) (PUT ONLY ON THE AIR TUBE AND UPPER PARTS) i also use this stuff on the stoves as well ( ONLY USE THIS STUFF WHERE THE GENERATOR SCREWS INTO THE VALVE, AND THE OTHER END WHERE THE TIP SCREWS ONTO THE GENERATOR TUBE AND VERY LITTLE WHERE THE NEEDLE ROD SCREWS INTO THE VALVE INSIDE THE GENERATOR). this stuff is a life saver on getting these lanterns and stoves apart later on. HOPE THIS HELPS SOME OF YA`LL OUT THERE

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you for the great advice. I hope this helps someone else too. The anti seize is a great idea I hadn’t even thought of

[@vindoll6237]

Very inspirational!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you so much!

[@probegt75]

Great video and an amazing story 🙏

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome story and the lantern turn awesome! Good job

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thanks man. Was happy to get it looking that good, and I think it’s ready for its next 50 years

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow you are very welcome. oh heck yeah

[@Jackman_NC]

Great Story!

[@justinking9773]

Love a good story with these lanterns, light it up on the anniversary seems to be good luck

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Always like getting and giving the stories to these old items when I can, but I was amazed to hear this story. Was so glad he shared it with me

[@prashara]

Amazing Story

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Yes it was. After he told me that there was no way I was going to leave that out if the video

[@MannsAdventures]

That turned out great! And that story, wow! Thank God for a life saved. One more thing, as I looked at Thuner Muffin, all I could think of is ducking Jeeps! Keep up the good work my friend.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

I was floored with the story too, and was a story I didn’t expect. That man is full of surprises. And I figured you would like thunder muffin. He’s shaping out to be a good helper, but he’s more of a truck duck than a Jeeper. Now if I could teach him how to run the camera.

[@MannsAdventures]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow Thunder Muffin needs to ride on your dash when he's not filming.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

@@MannsAdventures dash, backpack, history trips, he will probably be in them all. And it’s untelling what costumes he might come up with later down the road too 😂

[@MannsAdventures]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow this should get interesting......... 🐤

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

@@MannsAdventures 😈

[@harpintn]

I had no clue that you can get parts for those old Colman lanterns. We spent many a night camping with the light of one of those back in the 1970's I am not sure of the exact model number.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

There are lots of parts available after I got to checking. But it surprised me just as much. Good news for anyone restoring them though

[@harpintn]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow When I started camping I went with the propane models because I hated having to change generators all the time in the liquid fuel models.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

@@harpintn mom and dad had a Coleman lantern and a 3 burner stove they bought in the 80’s. Don’t know the model, but it was liquid fuel. Used to take the lantern fishing and on scout trips when I was young, but have no idea what ever happened to it. Propane is definitely less hassle, but I kinda like the liquid fuel ones

[@harpintn]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow I could take 2 bottles of propane and camp several weekends with them. Back then the bottles were about $1.25 each so it was very little cost.

[@richardragusa9093]

I just found this same model lamp sitting on a curb in Quincy, Massachusetts. I stopped and picked it up and am now trying to get it back in working order. I can only wonder what its story is. I will buy some parts and see if I can get it working again so it may light my path in life. Great video.! You got a new subscriber and a Like 👍 from me.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you very much for the like and subscribe. I’m like you, I wonder what it’s story is, and how it just ended up on the street. Good for you putting the time into it to get it back working. I’m sure you’ll get it fixed and make your own memories with it.

[@jrcll7856]

valve grinding compound on the end of your screwdriver... helps remove stubborn screws

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thanks for that tip. I’ll remember that for future projects

[@courtneycollins4760]

Great job! I had one of those in our barn and I threw it away. I regret it!!!!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Mom and dad had one I used in scouts for years, and I think it got thrown away too. I had never broke one of these things down before, but it was actually pretty simple

[@mylennyuym]

Nice job, if you work on Coleman a lot you should invest in a check valve removal tool (about $40.00 on E-bay) it works 95% success rate! Works on stoves and lanterns, make sure you get the one for both sizes of check valves.. Keep up the vids, thanx, Sam

[@codylanceholley]

I just got a 1960 220F, what is that part that sits on top of the place where you turn the metal piece inside the globe. I’m missing that piece. Thank you for your videos!

[@MrRdmiller]

I couldn’t get my check valve out either. I did the round and round bit too. 😂 Mine did not have a collar so I fabricated one from a can of pineapples 😮. From a distance you can’t tell the difference. I need to get that clear spray tho. Good video. Thanks👍🏻

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

A can of pineapples 😂. Hey, if it works it works. I probably wouldn’t have thought of that. You get the CRAFTY award for that one sir! Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for sharing

[@camf5187]

hello, you seem to be very familiar with coleman lamps, and I wanted to ask you about the fuel on the latest, most recent model from Coleman. I don't want to buy one to put only Coleman brand cans which are not found everywhere but I would like to know if the lamp works without problem with 95 or 98 unleaded gasoline? Thanks !

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Honestly I have no idea…lol. Maybe you could find an owners manual that would be able to help, or one of the fine people here may be better equipped to answer that. For myself, I don’t even have a source around here for above 93 octane gasoline. And I would think that the ethanol in most modern gasoline may cause problems with the lantern in the long run. Also, it would probably depend on if it was a dual fuel model or not. It’s a very good question, but one I honestly can’t answer. Sorry I couldn’t be more help

[@camf5187]

Ok thanks i will search again 😁

[@donkinney3658]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow You can run straight regular pump gasoline if it has NO ETHANOL. I believe it's "Frank from Old Town Coleman ' the source. Frank has MANY, MANY videos on YT. Hopefully this helps. I appreciate your videos. You impress me as a hard worker. God Bless America. Don and Martha.

[@TonyM540]

When reassembling a thin plastic coffee tin lid with a grove cut in it or a piece of cardboard placed between the fount and the collar will help prevent the collar scratching or chipping the paint on the fount.

[@twhite19782012]

You really need to use a Coleman check valve removal tool to get the check valve out. A screwdriver will just wind up stripping out that brass check valve.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Agreed. If I was going to be doing a lot of these, I would definitely invest in some of the specialty tools to make things go smoother. This was my first lantern though, so I was trying to work with what I had and be very careful with that brass. But your absolutely right, steel on brass is always a huge risk

[@twhite19782012]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow I really enjoyed your video. You did a great job with the lantern!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

@@twhite19782012 thanks a lot. I was a little nervous on it because I had honestly only ever changed out mantles one one before. But I hope I showed others like me it wasn’t the big scary beast I thought it was, and they might have one sitting in an outbuilding that with a little TLC can be a good useable item for outdoors or emergencies. I’d much rather see this old stuff used than just sitting collecting dust

[@RinkyRoo2021]

Theres this oil called "" mouse milk" from united filter ,its usually just a aviation thing .....but its the best oil for stuck bolts .....all this croil etc is no comparison.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

I’ll have to look into that stuff then. Thank you!

[@timclough8402]

Some weld wire and penetrating oil will free up the old check valve with no disassembly. Just poke it until it moves freely 👌

[@Jonyam]

There's a check valve removal tool that makes life much easier...

[@timclough8402]

Some small channel locks will get that darn set screw. And no stripping it out either!

[@TractorMan104]

The one part I needed to see was the generator and how it was orientated when you install it, and your hand blocked it all.

[@mattsmith4082]

Looks really nice! I think your clocking is 180 off not that it really matters though.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Thank you

[@brianriggs2844]

ThunderMuffin! 😁🤣

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

😂. We had chickens for a brief period when my son was little, and that’s what he decided to name his chicken. Don’t know where he came up with it, but thought it was a fitting name

[@TheMountainman211]

Where do you get the parts?

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Got everything off Amazon. Just had to do a little searching for the right ones

[@roberthunter9799]

Where can u get the part for them at

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Got it all off Amazon. Just had to do a little research to make sure it was the right oarts

[@numbr2luder]

Could I ship you one to restore? It’s my wife’s grandfathers. She just inherited it.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

I appreciate the offer, but unfortunately I’m so back logged with other restorations I just don’t have the time. But I bet you could probably do it easier than what you think. And I’d definitely be willing to offer you advice if you get stuck. If you decide to, email me and I’ll help you all I can

[@arthurlouis2864]

Life light

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

It definitely was, and for some reason I find it very special

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

frustration.....listening to music, tryig to read wat is going on,,,,and stop stuff gets in the way cause you have to stop when you cant read in time AND stuff in the way then you have to time replay and move stuff ....frustrating when it is your first try at this lantern

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

Belly Power Baby!

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

😂. I’ve sure got enough of it!

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

@@TheCraftyCrowShow it is my third hand.

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

@@whatyaworkingontoday5018 and a nice little table to sit stuff on at times

[@waywirk137]

50/50 mix of acetone and atf makes a penetrating oil superior to Kroil; for what it's worth

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Worth a whole lot, thanks for the suggestion

[@rodneyjensen9658]

Use crayon 🖍️ on hot screw

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Hadn’t thought about that. Thanks for the tip