Can anyone id

I have tilley lamp I would like to restore but don't know the model it isn't stamped

 

Anyone any idea which model so I can service and restore

 

Tilley PL53, it looks to be in nice original condition, a good clean and a new seal kit and you’ll be on your way.

 

@John pesat

It is a Tilley PL53. See here:

PL52-PL53-PL54

Cheers

Tony

 

Welcome aboard!

Yes, it's a WW2., version of the PL-53.

 

Hi John and a warm welcolme !

Nice old Tilley

 

Is it brass or steel should I leave the original finish or polish thanks

 

Cheers so it will be steel then don't want to try and polish

 

Cheers I do a lot of wild camping would be good to get the tilley up and running again

 

@John pesat

If it were me, I would leave the tank with its original finish - just clean it with car cleaner or soap and water, then rub car polish or beeswax to protect the paint.

Use a magnet to see if it’s steel or brass.

Tony

 

Thanks looking forward to using on my camps

 

Thanks Tony

 

Did the magnet stick to the tank then John?

 

No its brass must be pre war

 

Hi John and welcome to the forum. That’s a nice original looking PL53 lantern you’ve got there. It’s a great feeling when they pop into life!
Enjoy the fettle, Stevie

 

The WW2., PL-53 was produced in both brass and steel versions and mixtures of both.

Wartime shortages meant that Tilley and many other companies used what they had and what they could get.

The GF., control cock which is fitted to your lantern was first introduced in 1940.

This link shows WW2., pumps.

4 Tilley WW2., pumps.

 

Cheers im looking forward to using it

 

Cheers its in good nick for 80 years old now to order a seal kit mantle and pre heater

 

Do I use paraffin in this lamp sorry but not had one before

 

Paraffin to run it, meths for preheating. I was about to say you'll need a preheater, but I see you know that already!
Nice find, looks to be in good shape for its age.

 

This link shows the seal kit which you will require.

Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox

 

The pipe up to the mantle is a bit rusty I presume this sprays fuel need to find somewhere that does a full service kit now

 

The pipe up to the mantle is known as the vaporiser it turns the kero to a gas and contains a (pricker and spring)to clean exterior, if desired with emery/steel wool, they can block internally with carbon where they are heated by the mantle & burner . Test the lamp (with globe removed pressurize with fuel in tank, when cock is opened a jet of fuel should be seen) before attempting to light do a dunk test (submerge pressurised font in water and look for bubbles) leaks

 

Thanks for the help

 

Thanks

 

Ordered thanks

 

Think I need a new vaporiser

 

@John pesat

Why do you think you need a new vapouriser?

Rust on the outside is no issue - just sand it off. Carbon build up on the inside can be cleaned out.

But an enlarged jet requires the vapouriser to be replaced.

Tony

 

Think the vaporiser is rusted closed at the top
I'll sand it down and see if the pricker protrudes

 

Thanks trolling eBay as I speak