coleman lantern problem

[alwaysfishin]

I gave my lantern a test run today and i can't get any pressure into the tank. It worked fine for me the last time i used it in march. Something with the pump, has anyone else had this problem? Do i need to just go get a new one?

[Bobb-o]

the pump is pretty easy to replace, you can get the kit for like $6 at walmart or gander.

[rossthefisherman]

Sometimes its just the leather on the pump itself gets dry and won't build pressure... Take it a part and use the special oil lube, put some drops on it til wet..If in a pinch you can get away with using vegtable cooking oil just dip finger in and wipe around the leather part inside. Good Luck

[alwaysfishin]

I'll give it a try. Thanks guys.

[alwaysfishin]

Ok thats wierd, now it works and i didn't do anything to it but move it to the basement last night. Maybe the lantern fairy came a fixed it!!

[BIG]

Definitly need to put a drop or two of oil on the leather - the leather will dry-out for various reasons....

[cold one sd]

There is a small hole on the top part of the pump. Squirt some oil in there.