Thanks Neil - I did think about copper grease. I'll try the Hylomar Blue when I get chance as i already have a tube on the go.
While the hood would be an easy replacement I don't like the "Trigger's Broom" approach to restoration - that's why I haven't yet decided what to...
Here you are - without digging my calipers out I'd guesstimate the wall thickness to be1 - 1.25mm. You can see that even after 3 or 4 cycless of...
I would have used Hylomar Blue gasket paste but it may not survive the temperatures involved. Presumably copper grease would also do as it is...
Obviously mine hasn't seen much use - the preheater can't have been lit many times as the top surfacte is barely discoloured.
Et voila! The vaporiser is apart. This is one I practiced on but Porky's came apart just as easily - I just had to make sure I had a good grip on...
Thanks Tony. Is there a definitive dating table / matrix anywhere ? I'm not going to restore this one, to me it's in fine original condition.
Just bought this Guardsman, could anyone help with dating it please? No visible date code on the base, there is no engraving (lettering or owl...
Makes a lot of sense - no sign of brazing. I did gave a go at undoing the brass end with no joy, I may have to get some heat on it. Good job I...
I thought that would be the case. New handle for Trigger's Broom... [ATTACH]
There is a weep of paraffin between the brass collar & tube of Porky's vaporiser. Before I do anything that can't be undone - is the brass collar...
Thanks for the offer Tony - the cock I bought has the bits I need.
I've put a new seal in the cock - the original was past it's best. The cock is sealing better but there is still a pressure leak somewhere. As a...
As I thought - ebay time!
There is no filter barrel - this appears to be part of the tank. I really don't see the point of the NRV unless every cock is prone to leaking -...
The control cock on my early [ATTACH] Tilley Pork Pie is not sealing at all. It seems to close ok but clearly there is no seal - I can blow past...
Long handle - which would make it a MkII I believe? Having spent a little fettling time on the lamp today I discovered the vertical brass rods are...
I just bought this for the princely sum of £20, a Mk1 or Mk2 porky. Only issue that I have found so far (other than a slightly ratty hood top) is...
I swapped the mantle to an Anchor 300-400cp & the issue is sorted - looks like the 500cp long mantle is not a happy partner. Interestingly the...
First mantle I fitted burned in ok with the quick start. When it started flaming out & I broke the nozzle I fitted one of the mantles (Red Heart)...
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