1966 Petromax 523 500cp SUPER

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  1. Andrew T

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    I traded this lantern for some work 20260705_142018.jpg 20260705_142018.jpg 20260705_141955.jpg 20260705_141529.jpg 20260705_141455.jpg 20260705_141431.jpg 20260705_141356.jpg 20260705_141309.jpg 20260705_141245.jpg 20260705_141135.jpg 20260705_141128.jpg 20260705_141109.jpg about 10 Years ago.
    The then owner whom had moved to the city said that it had been used on their farm and it has"FARM" scratched on the top of the hood.
    The generator loop, j-tube, preheat cup and the bottom rim of the tank show many years of service and some repairs and it last worked around the same time I received it.
    I am running short on mantles at the moment so no lightup.
     

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    The 523 information plate. 20260705_143925.jpg
     
  3. Reinhard

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    This Petromax is structurally original,but it has damage that needs to be inspected.The pressure vessel and the J-tube have been patches, and the Preston loop likely has holes.
     
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    Happy fettling.:thumbup:
     

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