tilley thread type

hi

Can any one help, i have a X246 1961 model and the threads on the tank that hold the frame to the tank are a bit suspect , does any one know the thread type and size so that i can order a die nut. l I know it wont be metric !!!

 

Someone on this site mentioned that it's a non-standard thread devised by Tilley themselves. David Shouksmith will probably have a definitive answer though.

 

OK Thanks

 

Tilley definitely used their own threads but I've no idea what they might be - it's black magic / voodoo / mumbo-jumbo to me...

 

thanks I will see if i can clean them up and try again.

thanks

 

Hi Andrew,

Just measured my Dec 1960 x246.
The thread dia is 7.85mm with 22 TPI. From my thread chart that makes the thread a 5/16" BSF.

 

Thanks that's great can order a tap and die and get the old girl up and running.

Thanks again

 

What to you plan to do with the tap ?

 

I am going to make sure the the threads in the cage are good before I reassemble .

 

Thanks every one another Tilley brought back from the dead

 

A fine lantern you have there!

 

Looking good. Congratulations