Hi, if you don't prime a tilley with pressure in the tank then you don't need to worry about the cock being open - it also makes it easier to...
FAME is present in agricultural (red) diesel in UK as there are now issues with it sitting for prolonged periods in tanks...
Gozzy, Mine was from the UK but thankfully, I've had a full refund (including postage). Hope you can sort yours, the 220F is lovely :)
You are not an areshole for that mate - it happens. I got lucky with my purchases from the US, however, I did get absolutely shafted with a...
:( I had no problems when I bought my 220E, but the 220F I picked up came with a smashed glass... I only have a spare for a 200 so that won't...
Always used autosol on my bikes - just beware that it will re-oxidise afterwards!
The control cock was blocked with something, which I think I've managed to remove now... I've painted the lower part of the hood with VHT back...
I picked up a very sorry looking Vapalux 300X recently - I didn't have the heart to take a photo of it in the before state - suffice it to say...
Carb cleaner - spray it through from underneath. After that's evaporated and you've washed it (it tastes horrible) blow through it from...
Check to see if the cock is clear, certainly. You say that the burner works on another lantern so that should not be the problem...
Nice work!
Congratulations on a nice little haul! Whereabouts in Llangollen did you find this score if you don't mind me asking? I have family there so it...
It kind of helps in that the 99 seems to be the same as the 999 and the 11 as the 1111. For me, it was a case of, I need this mantle for this...
I just give them a try & see what happens :wink:
Try this, I found it helpful. http://light.papo-art.com/tech-n-info/Coleman_technical/mantles.htm
David, the Aladdins are fine as long as you don't turn them up too high and let them warm up gradually (and don't leave them alone :wink: ).
Thank you for the correction David! I will try and retain that although the grey cells don't seem to store as much info any more! :)
I used (gloss) Radiator paint on a reflector & it was fine. HTH!
From what I know (which is limited!) the Vapalux 300 and 300X were made at roughly the same time. The 300X was the export model with the small...
Hi! Check tank for leaks - clean tank inside with gunk (or similar) and watch for any drips from the base of the tank while it soaks. 300X tanks...
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