Ah...the hole on the side is emitting fuel! ???
I get your point and I have tried closing it off with some firm pressure..but it still weeps. The box that it came in showed signs of staining...
Hi...did you ever get new seals for your lamp? Where did you get the O ring for the preheater? Do you remember a part number or dimensions for...
Prise the O ring over the top of the fitting and down over the threads into the groove! Got it! Now...where do I get a suitable O ring for this...
From the "Classicstoves" site: "That part is different than part that they use in current kerosene lantern preheaters(f.ex. Petromax & Optimus...
It's not leaking from the seal to the tank. Does something unscrew in order to replace the rubber O ring?
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Excellent description. My 1550 preheater has a leak when the lantern is pressurised and working. Your diagram seems to indicate that the nut...
Ooops...no intent to hijack thread...these lamps look so similar!
My Optimus 1550 preheater leaks when the lamp is working under pressure. It produces a jet of paraffin when I open the valve but when I tried...
Looks great. Just acquired one of these, tank is a bit dirty, sort of of greeney, sticky patina all over. Quick clean with a bit of soapy water...
Agreed. Just bought a couple of full kits from Julian Shaw.
Interesting...I'm in Bexley
Ok, NRV housing freed. Pip looks rather indebted and is hard. I'm sure that's not right. Extended the spring a bit but still giving way somewhat....
Like it, great idea. I'm on it.....
Ok. Did that when fettled my x246b and the leather wrap ploy worked really well. Just wanted to be sure that the aluminium housing does actually...
Think I fixed the collar leak by tightening down a bit, still fingers only. Im a bit concerned about the NRV. Dont want to force it but will it...
This is a pretty old model I think. Its a an X246 with the loop bail/handle arrangment. Any thoughts on freeing the NRV to check condition ? Its...
A bit of a twist with the MoleGrips and it was free ! Blew thru the filter gauze and cleaned some lint looking stuff from the aperture going down...
Thx Henry, looks like good stuff !
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