Tilley Iron DN250

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  1. CornishBurner86

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    Hi All,

    I managed to find and buy a Tilley DN250 off ebay.

    I managed to light it up etc but had a leak or two,

    I dont know if its coming from the pump washer or the 2 washers from the banjo? but i suspect there maybe a leak coming from a tank itself, being naive between the tank and the cream enamel above the sole plate there are a few rust spots, could it be a tiny pinhole but if this is so i would of thought it would explode under pressure.

    Has anyone else had these problems?

    Thanks
    Adam
     
  2. CornishBurner86

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    Hi All!

    Well having another look and prod, It seems the fuel tank has a few holes in it after proding it with a screw driver.

    So now im after a new tank and i bet they aint cheap?

    Adam
     
  3. David Shouksmith

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    I might have one to spare on a gash DN250 I bought years ago for spares.

    I'll have a look tomorrow - I think (note, think)I know where it is so I'll find it in either 5 seconds or, failing that, 5 months, depending on whether I've moved it or not... ](*,)

    Edit - Found it in 5 seconds (and another one!). Bad news is that the tank is rusty, although that may be cosmetic only. It's too late to faff about tonight so I'll try it tomorrow night and let you know...
     
  4. CornishBurner86

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    Hi David!

    That will be brilliant!

    Thanks alot!

    Adam
     
  5. David Shouksmith

    David Shouksmith India Founder Member

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    Sent you a PT...
     
  6. CornishBurner86

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    Ok Thank you

    Adam
     

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