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...
No it isn't. It's that length to give the operator some knuckle room. I very much doubt it. What purpose would it serve? Your pump may...
Interesting paperwork. Thanks for posting @Anthony
No it's not, that gallery is pre-war. Post war galleries had the springs on the outside.
@Marko57 that burner was on a Tilley X246 which was part of a job-lot at a farm dispersal sale. One can only imagine how many hours it had burned,...
Pfff. Hundreds of hours left in that burner. This is a used burner [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Pictures would help.
Have a look here - Contact us Your choice of course but probably best for you to email. Also, at the very bottom of the page you'll see this: How...
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