Another successful gathering, congratulations. Great photos :thumbup:
You only use heat if it will not unscrew with reasonable force. The solder on the bung will melt at approx 180 deg C. So we are only talking too...
A good addition to the collection and nicely done on the repair. :thumbup:
As Nils said, If it doesn't leak, just leave it in place. Unless there is a problem with it, it is not worth the effort to get out. It takes a lot...
@Sedgman there are several examples in the Reference Gallery of 159X pre 1956. 1956 could be the introduction of the removable air restriction...
Nice find, :thumbup: Note: the mantle on it is asbestos and suitable care should be taken.
It is not a solid rubber piece, the seal has a hole in the centre. I don't remember anyone selling replacements. Someone else may know. I made...
To remove the valve assembly from the fount first unscrew the spindle and packing retaining nut, they come out as a combined unit. [ATTACH] The...
Welcome to CPL @Desolate_Place - indoor use/ventilation They can produce monoxide so ventilation is a must. Unless you're house is drafty open a...
Nice work @Beanie :thumbup:
A wonderful addition to the collection :thumbup:
Welcome to CPL @Ryan Sheffield Nice looking lantern :thumbup:
Johan, It's cleaned up nicely, congratulations :thumbup:
Grab another working Tilley heater or lantern and start swapping parts to isolate the problem. I'd start with the heads, followed by the vapourisers.
@DarkDave , Looks like it's working :thumbup:
It's cleaned up nicely and the shade looks good. :thumbup: Out of interest, what date is the lamp?
@andrewdwork the instructions for a 909 show a foot valve on the bottom of the fuel pickup tube. The pricker doesn't shutoff the fuel, I suspect...
It looks good @Cessnapilot89 , congratulations :thumbup:
A nice addition to the collection, congratulations :thumbup:
Very nice lamp :thumbup:
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