Still waiting for Tilley Radiator Model I.D.! When this Tilley was found, the Tank was completely full of Kerosene. Upon inspection of the item, while taking an inventory of it's parts and checking the function of it's pump and valves, it was discovered, that the unit was still pressurized! A good sign, indeed! This meant all the seals were still intact and the Tank hadn't rusted and begun to leak! Upon further inspection though, it was noticed that the item had gotten too close to a painting project and the entire front of the Grill, the lower half, and the top rear of the Reflector, the top of the Burner and Tank also, had all been hit with overspray. Some careful paint removal would be needed, for sure! Other than that, the Radiator was in great condition! The Metal Mantle was excellent and Heck, the Fuel Level Indicator still worked, so I purchased it! While riding home, in utter bliss I might add, I wondered, it being found pressurized and with Kerosene in the tank, if the Radiator would come back to life, with a simple pre-heat and pump? I pushed down on the gas pedal a little more and just couldn't wait to get home and try it! When I got home, I took inventory once more and readied the Radiator for a rebirth. To my utter amazement, it lit up with no problem and the only downside to it's re-fire, was a leak from the Cock Valve Shaft Seals! Who woulda thought? Who knows how long the item had been sitting dormant and under pressure with a full Tank of fuel, while covered in dust and paint overspray? Needless to say, I'm a Tilley Fan, for sure! I tore the Radiator down after it cooled and gave the item a good fettle. That included, a precision bath with Brake Fluid, to remove the paint overspray, where necessary, replacing the leaking Cock Valve Shaft Seals and the Pump Leather and a good long soaking in Vinegar and thorough cleaning of the Vaporizer, Vaporizer Prick, Burner and it's Components and the Cock Valve. Everything else is still original and functioning fine. When the warmer weather comes, I'll attend to the Tank and other items that'll need painting. Here it is in it's current state after the fettle and in the midst of a "Full Burn"!
Hi Stovost Definately a later R55 from the Dunmurry factory. I too have one of these exactly the same as yours but no aditional importer/agent decals. It is a great heater and a good find. Congratulations! Regards, Jeremy Sorry! Should have read down further on your original post!
