I've added a Tilley OL50 to my collection and looking to bringing it back to life. The previous owner says it was regularly used until a few years ago. I have two initial questions - 1. Are the seals the same as those used for the X246 range? 2. It says add pressure using a bicycle pump.... what size pump and how many pumps? 3. What stops the fuel syphoning from the tank when it is not running? Of course photos will follow
Hi @KAB 1. I think the washers are mostly the same as a standard Tilley, however Base Camp stock an exclusive: 'Old 498/IL' Base Camp exclusive..! Tilley lamp spares 2. You will need a Presta valve or a Presta to Shraeder converter which are but pennies on eBay. Not sure of the actual pressure required but I'm sure some other members will know. 3. The shut off in the control cock and the filler cap has a NRV built into it. Good luck. Regards Jeremy
All the seals are the same as any 1950s lantern. This in one lamp type where you do need a working seal in the control cock as unlike the lanterns the fuel will gravity feed. All do nut lamps have an extra seal though which is not in any of the normal seal kits. This is the seal for the fuel feed tube to tank connection. Simple enough to adapt one of the other seals to fit and work. Any standard cycle pump will be OK. The flex connector needs to be the older type. Presta or similar. Take the filler cap to any decent cycle shop and they will be able to supply the right connector. # Like all Tilley lamps of the period the tank has a pressure indicator. Notoriously innaccurate mind you but it will give you some idea. Best way to deal with pressure is to take the vaporiser and burner from a lamp that works well and fit that. Then run the lamp and count your pump strokes to make it run bright. I can't tell you how many exactly because the pumps vary so much. From memory probably around 20 to 30 ish. ::Neil::
You can get a good quality bicycle pump with a pressure indicator these days. I use one on my OL50. Cheers Tony
Hello KAB, Like what they said, but you will also need a lead washer for where the fuel pipe joins to the tank, you can get them from Base Camp. Also be sure to pic out the remains of the old lead washer or washers or you will start running out of threads on the gland nut. The last tilley donut i built had the remains of three washers in there and about two threads left holding the weight of the fuel arm and burner assembly. Happy fettling and dont forget to post some pics. James
