Austramax 3/300

Just picked up this little Austramax. It’s missing the screw insert in the fuel cap. Anyone know Where I can get one?? Thanks

 

Welcome aboard!

Photos will help us to assist you.

 

Thanks. Here are a couple. This is a screw the goes into the top of the filler cap.

 

Part 6 is what I need based on the oillamps.com website. They haven’t been responding to email.

 

I don't believe the manufacturer can help you with the missing air release screw as they have only made red plastic ones for some years. I am away from my notes so I am not certain but it will be either the pointy ended one or less likely one with a rubber cap.

 

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thanks for that info. I may just find a stainless screw that will work and use it if nothing else is available.

 

looks the same as mine that has the plastic release screw.

maybe contact Austramax on ph 61 3 93832577 or tw sands and co https://www.twsands.com.au/

 

The seat in the filler cap is different depending on the type of air release screw fitted. Originally it was a conical end on the screw that did the sealing, then they went to a rubber end on a metal screw and finally the all plastic screw.

@Mark 1331 Do you know how old the lamps is?

 

The modern red plastic one has a different thread.

 

Three different bleed screws for the Austramax. The tapered point will work on lanterns with flat bottom bleed screws but the flat type wont work if the cap is machined for the tapered point.

 

I can’t find a date on it. It’s unfired. The user manual with it seems to indicate the metal thumb screw

 

From the looks of the manual that came with it the screw is tapered metal

 

The instructions won’t be much help for identifying that part as they have not been reprinted for many years.

Does your Austramax have the straight or bulge glass?

Tony

 

It has straight glass. No markings so not sure if it’s original or not?

 

I could t find a date on it. It’s infired in perfect condition. So I was guessing pretty new. But hard to say

 

That will be an original glass. It helps me date the lantern.

Can you photograph the filler cap with as much detail as possible, and I will match it against my Austramaxes. I should have the correct screw, and I suspect it’s the later red plastic one.

Cheers

Tony

 

Thanks Tony!! Heee are the pics I have on my phone. If you need more angles let me know

 

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Here's a pic of the bleed screw. Seems to be the red one Robbo55 shows.

 

Thanks and I think that’s correct.

 

wonder why that is...

 

@Mark 1331

Look straight down the hole in the top of your filler cap: the surface where the release screw meets the filler cap should be flat if it takes the red plastic screw.




Cheers

Tony

 

Mine has the flat seat. It appears identical to yours.

 

Great. Get yourself the red plastic release screw. If you can't find one in the USA let me know.


Cheers

Tony

 

Thanks for all the help Tony. I can’t find a supplier in the US so far. I have a call into my lantern buddy to see if he knows of a source. I’ll get back with you - sounds like you may be may only option.

 

Tony my lantern expert tells me there is no US source that he knows of. If you have one you can part with email me at booth1331@zoominternet.net and we can work out the details. Thanks and thanks to all who responded to this thread.