What's your choice of pickle Stu? How long do you leave it in for? Cheers Brian
I don't think my wickie is as new as some of those pictured here. I've a few still hidden away but this one is a whale oil lamp. Anyone hazard a...
Thanks folks. First time painting anything like that but more than happy with the results. I really wanted to paint the bottom of the brass cage...
I forgot to mention but I left the historical dents in the tank. I couldn't bring myself to fill them with car filler. When it's running, I'll...
Hi Folks, I picked up this lamp whilst on holiday for a week up north in Portsoy. Sorry I never took any before photos but it was in a sorry...
Thanks for the help folks. The paint is almost blowing off in the wind! I can remove some of it with my thumb nail. I filled the tank with cold...
Ho folks. With all this talk of stress cracks etc and not using acid/citric acid on the fount, what's your take on Nitromors paint stripper. I...
In a corner of my brain I seem to remember seeing car badges re-chromed. They looked okay but if I remember correctly they looked a bit heavilly...
I was using Base Camp mantles to begin with and then 2 old tilley ones I got. I'll try the 'new' 164x mantles that I got and see if there's any...
Is it just me or am I overly happy with the Happy mantle? Just fitted some tonight and they sit better. I'm able to get a better shape and they...
I thought the Fettle Box man was being kind or had shakky fingers when he prepared the kit and I got 2 gland seals in it. All explained now. thanks
Were is the second gland nut washer? I thought there was just one. Many thanks.
So, does that mean there is no point replacing the pip in the control cock? Saves on PIP's :lol:
Thanks folks. I followed all the tips, checked for old washer etc. The leather was a bit tight and I flexed it a bit to make sure it was supple....
Cheers Matt, but sadly not. It's not a new cup but I can't see replacement would cure it. It's like the spring in the NRV is too weak or not...
Cheers, but the seals were new from The Fettle box so I'm sure that's not the problem.
Hi folks. Been fettling the thin topped pump for a pork pie X246. Fitted a new pip and tested in the tank. The pump seems to be drawing up...
Jeff, thanks as always. It's not there now :thumbup: :)
Hi Jeff, yes the control cock goes inside a bush and there's a washer on the control cock. There is a thicker than normal washer, perhaps 2mm,...
Hi folks. Had a search but can't find anything. I've unscrewed the control cock but there is a large knurled nut with an extra thick washer still...
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