hi found this tilley lamp in a skip gave it a bit of a clean, dont know if it works or not but it says on it "Tilley Manufactured in united kingdom" and on the underside of the base has the numbers " 1174". think its worth having a go at fixing and getting parts?
Well done for rescuing it... I suspect everyone here is already guessing it will be an X246B. Like these? http://www.classicpressurelamps.com/forum/showgallery.php?fid/160/ In my opinion as long as it doesn't cost more than it's worth and/or you enjoy doing it then any lamp is worth fixing up.
ah the file was too big in the first part now its sorted so here it is. the only part i see missing is the pre lighter and the mantle (or wick ? ) think thats what you call it apart from that looks in good nick
Ebay is luck of the draw for sure but its not all bad. For example, X246 from 9/1970 with 3 uses on it in its original box. I couldnt ask for better.
ive just ordered a few mantles and a pre heater for my above tilley, but was wondering about the insect shield that is missing, is it a vital part of the lamp and will it work just as well without it? they seem a bit expensive if all that it does is to keep insects out. dont know if the lamp works as yet dont want to have a go at lighting it without the mantle and pre heater in case i blow myself up anyhow thanks chaps input will be greatfully accepted. Allan
Do you have much of a problem with large insects in Cumbria during October? The insect shields were for export models only. If I were you, I'd read and understand the instructions before you try to light your lantern. You'll find some on the Base-Camp website:- http://www.base-camp.co.uk/
G,,day . a piece of lightweight mesh cut into a circle about 75 mm diameter with a hole in the centre will slide down over the vapouriser and rest on the globe . you have a bug screen . the hole needs to allow just a bit of movement for expansion . kerry
clockwise = off . then release pressure after flame is out . it is not a positive valve . if you don't release pressure it will probably dribble kero . kerry
I would never run a storm lantern outside in Australia without a lower insect shield. The mantle would be promptly destroyed But they were not standard items in the UK. They were standard for exported Tilleys - I can only assume insects are much calmer in the UK than they are overseas... A very good substitute for a lower insect shield is one of Stu's (loco7lamp) pre-heaters: placed below the globe, they ensure that all entering insects get fried before reaching the mantle. Kerry460 also makes a good preheater that does the same thing. Over time I've collected a bunch of top insect shields: I fit these to the lanterns I use outside a lot. Cheers Tony
It is not a problem with the Petromax-types here in Danmark - I guess its a Tilley-type problem only? http://0flo.com/index.php?posts/38493 Claus C
Claus It is the shape of the Tilley 171 and 182 globes, and the fact that they have a hole in the bottom through which the vaporiser passes, and under which the Tilley "clip" pre-heater was lit. Without an insect shield or some other obstruction, Australia's kamikaze moths head straight up through the opening and bash into the mantle! See the Tilley X246 below. The 18th picture in the post shows the 171 globe from the top in position on the lamp, and demonstrates the size of the opening without the insect screen: Original X246 Fettle Cheers Tony
well mantles and preheater arrived other day, stripped the lamp down and everything looked ok all seals in good nick, half filled it with parrafin and went by the instructions off the tilley manual to fire it up. soaked preheater in meths and attached it to the vapouriser and lit it let it burn for a couple of mins till it died down then turned the control knob to ON gave a couple of strokes on the pump but nothing happened for a while just a hissing noise coming from the top then it sort of fired up and i mean fired up!! there was flames pouring out the hood managed to turn it off and it burnt itself out. i could see fuel dripping from the hood does that mean its spraying too much fuel? and could the vapouriser be kaput? how do i checked the vapouriser and what do i look for? many thanks. allan
Hello Allan, you did not pre heat it enough and the flames from the meths torch need to be still reaching the mantle when you open the control cock and you did not have enough pressure in the tank. The weather is getting colder now, so it's a good idea to use 2 torches one after the other. It is possible that the vapouriser's jet has become enlarged. There are lighting instructions in the reference library, but it's only open to subscribers. Perhaps another member lives near to you and can offer assistance, Jeff.
hi jeff i got the lighting instructions off here as i am a member now, come to think of it the leather that goes in the pump is a bit worn possibly could be that.but i dont know how to check the vapouriser theres nothing in the manual about testing it. anyhow will have another go tomorrow and see what happens (not in the shed this time) out doors allan
Hello Allan, the link below shows instructions and if you pre heat the lantern enough and you still get flames shooting out of it, then the most likely cause is a worn jet, but it can be caused by other things, which is why it can be a good idea to get assistance, Jeff. http://0flo.com/index.php?threads/813
The best way to "fill" the pre heater is to submerge it in methylated spirit until the bubbles stop. It should burn for a good few minutes and if it's really cold and or windy you may need to do it twice... I've never had to do so in a shed/garage but others have found this to be the case.
had another go at lighting the lamp, preheated it twice and it started to below smoke again and flamed up so its looking more likely a new vapouriser but there quite expensive to buy . ive seen a few seconds on the BAY but untested so i would be buying blind. as the saying goes you dont replace one guitar string you replace the lot as i have learnt. will ponder over this one. allan
hello all! i.m just about to purchase the service pack 1 for the above lamp but looking at the contents there doesn't appear to be a filter cap for the control cock included in the package , ive looked on the tilley web site but they dont seem to sell them serparately only the complete control cock itself as you see in the picture the guaze is peeling away so needs a new one. can anyone put me in the right direction please. allan
Allan You could see if the gauze can be gently pushed back into place. Remember that it is a filter, so the pressure is from the tank end. If you were feeling really brave, you could put a dab of solder to keep it in place, or a spot of industrial resin. If you are confident that your tank is very very clean, and so is your kerosene, then it is not necessary to have the filter (gauze). You could run it this way until you got a new one. You can buy the correct component (part 555) from The Base Camp. Cheers Tony
Cheers tony will have a go at pushing it back in, its not torn in any way its just come out of the rim. and now to order service pack 1 and go from there, thanks again ----allan PS: i'm going to clean the tank out befor replacing all the sealants
