Here's a few photos of the parts... My decision now is whether to keep it as it and use it or drill out the rivets holding it together so I can...
Just fired the heater up again and she roared into life.
Thanks Pete. Yep, she puts out a good heat. I might have spoken too soon about no leaks... After about an hour burning on high, enough kero had...
Hi folks. I just picked up a CosyGlo heater and after a couple of hours cleaning dust, spiders, and carbon, I was able to light her up. Fully...
Hi folks. I have just picked up a Primus No 607 Blow Torch. It seems in reasonable condition visually so now the fun begins. I had no idea these...
Same here. Is another meet planned for next year?
Thanks for the reminder Tony. I have subscribed now to this site and the Classic Camp Stoves site.
And for the Tilley heaters such as the R1 ? :lol:
I intend to use this heater as I do use all my lamps and stoves. I go camping a lot and, as you would know, we can't light fires for heat in...
So I've cleaned more grime of the reflector and discovered that it has been painted some time in the past. It has a darkish red colour perhaps for...
Yes, in my first trial burn this afternoon, I guessed the NRV in the pump was the critical one. Without the spring in the cock, I was able to...
Yes, definitely missing one of the springs.
Thanks for quick reply Tony. (1) OK, I'll have a go at unscrewing the knob tomorrow. (2) OK (3) Since I'll be purchasing new washer/gaskets etc.,...
Yet another question ... How does one remove the control valve knob? Mine looks like black plastic with no sign of grub screws. I'm reluctant to...
And now I'm guessing that I've posted this in the wrong place, perhaps it should be somewhere in the Fettling Forum.
So far, I've removed much dirt and grime but I haven't tried to polish etc. Just cleaning up. The fuel tank seemed clean inside so I've rinsed...
Hi folks. I picked up a Tilley kero heater which I know virtually nothing about. I'll post some photos but also describe it. It has a copper...
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