A nice find which won't look too crappy when it's been cleaned and polished.
Welcome. Your lantern is burning brightly but I notice the insect shield is upside down, not that it affects the brightness but interferes with...
Idealy, the needle should protrude up to about 0.5mm. According to the patent drawing, the "needle" is not tapered. [ATTACH]
I haven't heard of anyone knowing WITH CERTAINTY what the letters mean.
I don't do faceache so have no idea what you've got. However, a wide range of spares for Tilley lamps and heaters is available here Tilley lamp spares
Nice lantern. Look after that original globe, repro replacements aren't cheap. If turning the control knob doesn't work, it's probably the end of...
Excellent. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Interesting, I've only ever seen a drilled hole in Vapalux glass
Just checked my L43PA - same model different number - and there's no gasket between pump and fount. As @Kgam1020 says "the pump tube just...
Excellent. Nice to see the variations.
Looking good Duane.
A good looking lantern working well. It's a shame that Tilley decided to use some sort of aluminium alloy and nylon for their rapid preheater, it...
On 350cp and 500cp lamps the gap between nozzle and mixing tube is the same so yes, it's correct. Yes it is normal. As long as the lantern is...
Very nice. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
The only valve on your lantern is the non return valve (N.R.V.) at the bottom of the pump tube. The needle is NOT there to control the flow of...
I doubt you'll get a genuine replacement but this topic may help you fabricate one. Less of a bodge now - FL6 fuel gauge
Good advice from @JEFF JOHNSON about sevicing the lamp first. If you are unfamiliar with Petromax lanterns, this document may help...
A useful accessory. :thumbup: :thumbup:
I agree with Jeff. It's something I've never had to do but I recommend using an electric soldering iron because if you use a gas blowtorch there...
@Paul Aslanides have you examined the pump plunger ? The position of remains of a leather washer could help determine wether or not the pump was...
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