Your pump valve (or NRV --> non-return valve), is not working properly. It is not sealing under pressure and is allowing fuel back up the pump...
Testing a Kayen burner and vapouriser from a Kayen table lamp. The Kayen burner and gallery: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Note that it’s...
Be aware of rust. Ensure that the tank is free of rust. Why do you say “late war”? Cheers Tony
Note: Don’t hold the glass tight with the screws; that will result in the glass cracking when it gets hot. Tony
Thank you, @Titoo Cheers Tony
@AndrewA Aladdin 1A tanks are often stress-cracked, unfortunately. I have a few waiting to go to the metal shop… Badly stressed ones really...
Thanks for the fine presentation. Cheers Tony
Great stuff! Tony
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] … and old Tilley lantern as the dark comes in; and a nod to Jim Dick, too: Jim’s copper plated reflector. Tony
I’ll do a light up tonight. Tony
@ROBBO55 The blue Tilley hoods from this period are usually found in very poor condition. I was pondering whether the fitting of the domed...
This Tilley EX4 was found in Australia. It dates from about 1935: XN control cock with black Bakelite knob; Burner with the spigot as one piece...
Thanks for the photos, @David Cully! You have a very fine Kerona there! This will be an excellent addition to the reference gallery and our...
Thank you for the presentation, @Titoo. Is there a date on any of the paperwork for this lantern? Tony
Happy birthday, Tilley X246! That example is a genuine warhorse. Cheers Tony
Testing the vapouriser that came with my ~1935 Tilley EX4. It is much younger than the lamp — brass-but-unstamped bottom knurled fitting....
Yes, Jeff, it was a very lucky find. I didn’t think I would have one, let alone one in good condition. Cheers Tony
Thanks, David. Cheers Tony
Can we have a photo of the stove? Tony
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