Is this not one of the "new" Pmaxes made in China nowadays? Not really a "fake" then, but quality not to the standard of the originals at...
This question has been asked before and, as far as I know, no-one has the answer! During the pandemic the availability of products went downhill....
The "old" generator I have has the two springs, I can't check the "new" one as I don't want to fiddle with an unfired, NOS lantern , but both are...
Very nice restauration, congrats! I don't know why you call this a "German export model". It has nothing to do with Germany. These lanterns were...
It is the "Trading Post" section you want, but one has to have at least 10 post of one's own, or subscribe to the site to be allowed in.
@Titoo , see post above.
In short, the Defence of the Realm Act passed in 1915 made an illuminated red rear light compulsary. However, after the end of the Great War, the...
@Fireexit1 Lucas, the Prince of Darkness! ;):lol: On the bottom part of the 'swinging arm' there should be a 3 or 4 digit number giving month &...
What happens now with the goat?
@spiritburner
Hi @Norman Murray , yours is in very good shape! I have one that is so rusted fuel seeps out, but it is complete. I'll have to check if it has a...
Blimey! This brings back a whole lot of memories! My main make was BSA, but my first Norton was an early 750 Fastback (with front twin leading...
Hi Colin, @ColinG difficult to see on a photo but to my eyes it looks like a deep scratch rather than a crack. Have you pressure-tested the fount?
To be honest, turning the lard into soap sounds like the best idea! Heating the lard to vaporise it will have it carbonise long before it starts...
Pre-heat fuel dispenser?
Re quality of Lanterns made in India, I have an Indian Phillips and quality is pretty poor. It does work, but needed a lot of trial & error to...
The newer Coleman lanterns are not bad, but I'm sure they won't last as long as the old ones. The main problem (imho) with the NorthStar is the...
Hi @Sooty , I doubt that bulge was intentional! Your vapouriser would be the first one to leave the factory with a bulge in it. I can't answer why...
Hi Juan, thanks for posting that foto! It explains a lot. I have never seen the L&B stamping in combination with the text "La Lampe Belge", and I...
There is a difference between the "old" and "new" (read: chinese) spare parts like generators and (very noticeable)the ceramic burners. If...
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