Very robust lantern! Looking good! Regards Matti
@Buckaroo Does it say ”350CP” or ”300CP” on the fount? I have seen that type of wheel on the ones marked with ”350CP”. Regards Matti
@Sean.H You may search for a 110x115mm glass cylinder in UK sources for less freight and customs issues. At fogas.se they sell various glass...
Welcome @whiteturbo! Unfortunately You cannot stop with three lanterns. There will be some more. Regards from Sweden; Matti
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Happy new year to all members from me in Sweden. We have some 12 hours left until midnight and the new year 2022. Regards Matti [ATTACH]
Hi! The lantern is a Optimus 1200 nickle plated brass lantern with the lever operated Quickpreheater. Mid 70s seems like the right period. They...
Welcome Julian! Watching Yours and others posts from other side of the globe. Exciting! Regards from Sweden [ATTACH]
Hi Tony! It fits many Swedish and Petromax models as well. Glas klart 110*115 Schott Regards Matti
Hi! To repair I agree its almost impossible, but to repair/replace the contents of one with parts from a Butterfly one is possible, did it on a...
Hi Willi! Do You have any pictures showing the heat deflector ring? I have another lantern now to try Your ideas on. Regards Matti
Hi! WimWe means it might leak here, You can apply some exhaust pipe mould to help seal it. Regards Matti [ATTACH]
Hi! If You check the metal when the fuel lid is off then You will see unplated brass there. They are supposed to be made of plated brass. The...
Maybe it is worn and the hole enlarged. Good luck!
Hi! I notice that the jet is of Optimus brand, and since it fits it might be ok, but it might be of wrong CP size. Check that and the needle....
Hi! The link above is no longer active due to fogas.se are out of stock. Fel 404: Sidan kan inte hittas Antingen har du fel adress eller så har...
Indeed Mike! I only noted how it performed for others to know what to expect. Regards Matti
Hi all! Forgot to get back with the result. There was no problem getting it in place regarding threads. It works but after some 70 pumpstrokes...
Here You find that it is indeed a Optimus lantern. I have one myself.
Its the same for me. Do try the Swedish lanterns as well. Regards from Sweden
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