I have used a very small smear of exhaust assembly paste on difficult to seal jets, has always worked for me. I've used nickel anti-seize on jets...
Indeed, my 222 has however been a nuisance! I'm not a fan of the plunger. Alec.
No plunger, handy to know! Alec.
Nicely done! Alec
Very sorry to hear this happened Colin. I have had close calls myself over the years but have evaded burning myself. [-o< One thing I always do...
What's the pitch? It may be M7. Alec.
Nice solution, well done. Alec.
@ancientlights OL50 Gallery Alec :-$
They are rare but do turn up occasionally. It took me several years to find a flue for mine but it was worth the wait/hunt! Alec.
Great haul! Alec.
I have used 75/25 Amish Mix in the past to "boost" the output/make for easier starting of a couple of Primus 1001 Lanterns. The result was more...
Working with Land Rovers and Rover V8 engines in particular, you learn all the aluminium work-around tricks :lol: :-# Alec
A brilliant old remedy. I use it when bolts/studs shear in-situ in aluminium and I want to dissolve the steel part out without any risk of...
I'd say if its pressure tight, don't touch it! Great patina, these are really really good lamps :thumbup: Alec.
Excellent find! Happy fettling! Alec.
1. Carefully.... 2. Empty.... Alec :lol:
I also have one of those brass bushes, with the remains of nickle plating on a late Guardsman. I imagine its one of those end-of-line or service...
It should just pull out cleanly. Maybe it is split or built up with rubbish, but that wire looped around the NRV should be enough to pull/twist...
One that forms the optimum shape and optimises/maximises the light output at normal running pressure on the chosen fuel I would say. Alec.
I use a couple of strands of copper wire from electrical cable :thumbup: Alec.
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