I got this from a guy in Portugal, listed as ‘old lantern for parts’. When it arrived, chucked into a box with very little padding,m it turned...
A nice condition 981 that gave me fits for months! Everything was there, but nothing was working! I got all the main things fixed, but then...
Super! Happy to help. I actually just used the technique on a Nulite that had the same problem. Runs strong now! Ulf.
Hi there, just FYI ... seems that the pump tube/valve/snorkel assembly in the Akron is all soldered together -- no removable anything. And what I...
Hi all, I have a nice Akron Diamond with external fuel pump. NRV is leaking. I was able to remove the pump tube but … now I”m stumped. How do...
Calling all Forest Service fans! Ulf[ATTACH]
gorgeous. Superior workmanship!!
Thanks gents. Really love this old Tilley!
1957 vintage, I believe. Ulf[ATTACH]
they are indeed wonderful lanterns, and among my favorites both for their aesthetic appeal and colorful history. I also like it that they seem to...
Yes, I will give that a go! Thanks! Sometimes paying more might not be getting more.
Completely agree ... it depends how you're tuned! I have a few minty ones that I won't light, but in those cases I have a duplicate (or find one)...
That is a terrific looking lantern and a really worthy resto project! Well done!
Nice lantern and in fine shape! I am a big fan of these myself and really enjoy seeing them go. Hope you will as well. Ulf.
Jeff — in these and my more collectible lamps, I use what I think is the ‘best’ — either KleenHeat or Aladdin lamp fuel — now, I don’t know that...
I just wanted to report an interesting finding. I really like the old Vapas, but for whatever reason I've always found them a wee bit cranky to...
sorry, forgot to mention that the product for the cleanse is L&R watch rinsing solution. L&R also makes a non-ammoniated watch cleaning solution...
[ATTACH] I use this stuff, get it from Amazon or local car parts place. It's fine for brass and just about anything else. One little tip --...
Thanks guys. I’ve a new jet on order and will give it a go. I think I’ll also change all the old lead washers — they are in pretty crummy shape....
Hi all — ideas please. I have a Primus 981 I’ve been putting back into service. In quite good shape overall, but long since unusecd. Changed...
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