Just a quick hello, joined last week and all going well should be picking up two lamps tomorrow from Edinburgh area (246As i think), I have a few minors lamps that I have overhauled that turned out well so thought I would have a go at the Tilley lamps, Ill post pictures once I have them home and hopefully get advice / verification on type Cheers the now. Jacky
Went and picked up the lamps today one glass has a crack in it, one control knob spins on the shaft. Both are stripped and soaking in Plusgas, dates are 162 and 362 there aulder than me Just... looking forward to cleaning and rebuilding them, I’ll need seal kits for both, and have to figure out how the pump valve comes out, I won’t force it but both are solid just now. Guessing these are 246A
@Jacky Young Hi, The black control knobs just push on to the shaft, I think theres a embedded spring cilp that keeps them on so it may just need a good hard push to stop it spinning. When you dis assemble the control cock the lower part unscrews to get at the mesh filter and rubber pip, but its not obvious that it unscrews. make sure you get the right pip for the lamp as there are 2 styles, round and square. ebay has glass, get your seals from fetttlebox as some on ebay disintegrate when in contact with paraffin as I have found to my expense. give your pump valve a good 48hr soak in plusgas, if not, a bit of gentle heat from a lighter and the tighten before loosen trick sometimes works
@Jacky Young Have a look at the videos on you.tube by Broadlander, aka Jeremy here on the forum. Very informative and will take you through the process step by step. Good luck with your fettles!
They should clean up nicely. And the paint work looks in reasonable condition Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox
Welcome from Queensland Australia @Jacky Young They look in reasonably good condition and they will restore well. Don’t forget to show us the money shots (the lantern’s first light after restoration) Happy fettling. Cheers Pete
Welcome and nice looking tilley X246A, good start and enjoy your fettling, tilleys are very easy to get going, they are my favourite lamps.
Welcome Jackie, I have a Tilley (just the one), I need to sort out soon! I'm more of a Vaparlux/Bialaddin collector, so I need to aqaint myself to Tilley servicing...Should be fun!
Think not to shabby for first attempt, trying to order seals but PayPal playing up on Fettlebox site. CPL is a great site btw, and thanks for the welcome, encouragement and tips thanks to the guys who take the time to post info, experiences and their advice, helps lads like me no end.
