What I hear Wim saying is that diesel might run in a Petromax for a while. But it is not the optimal fuel and is likely to coke up the vapourizer...
A photo would really help. Being as you're in the States, and I have restored an Aida, I might be able to help. Al Russell, PA
Cracking is a process of heating a heavier product to break the bonds to create lighter products....
Thanks Dean. I printed out the 1973 instructions posted by Gneiss and see that Tilley included that detail on the last page :)
Came back to this thread out of curiosity. Many "preppers" here in the States swear by kerosene appliances, but their logic fails me. Alcohol...
I just put a 1976 X246B back in operation, and it was running rich with an off color and smell. I took it downstairs to check over and noticed...
My wife has taken a liking to the X246B that has been waiting for a fettle for some time now. It didn't take but hour to put it right and have it...
Tangerine Dream is music you love or avoid. I for one love it. They got me through the 80s and 90s intact. (Also great music for programming...
Propanity seems appropriate. Can you disconnect the low-pressure line from the regulator and check to see that it's not blocked? If you have a...
Great job!
I'm so embarrassed! Thank you, the thread is just what I need. (But you knew that :D)
Does anyone out there have the shade and ring assembly for a TL120A? I'd like to reproduce it, but I have nothing to work from. Any photos and...
The air leak was at the tank fitting below the collar! I sandwiched a pump washer between the collar and the tank and compressed it tightly with...
I tried to use a standard 246X tank washer, but apparently one was too thin. The second one did the trick and that issue is resolved. FYI: I...
We saw roads for as far as we had planned to travel. One of those college road trips that should have happened but didn't...
I gotta get me one of those!
@Tony: Dr. Pepper :) @Henry: I did replace the washer, so I think a second one is needed. Thank you all!
One summer a friend and I conspired to drive from Northern Michigan to Hudson Bay as a college adventure. It didn't happen :(, but we had a lot...
Found this on the bay and made a low-ball offer. I guess it wasn't moving since now it's mine :) I did a quick swap of the washers, put in some...
There's that small badge in the photos, but he's failed to reveal meaningful details...
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