Aye! Good point, but im not too sure the metal would stand it, its really fragile and I would need to remove that Calcium stuff off it before it...
Thanks Vim :) My only concern is the purpose of this Cover, is it just to hold the Filter in place? The Metal cover is kind of Bell shaped so I...
So it’s good and bad news The lamp has come apart reasonably easily with all tubes etc clear, except for the cover that keeps the horse hair...
So the numbers are 653, June 1953 how cool Any idea how think the washer should be? Around 0.5mm is that thick enough?
Hi Jean, I’m not too sure! It seems to work ok on mine! But I’ll try it on my PC to see if it works Hi David I was meticulous with the KL80...
Hi Jeff, Its quite strange, The KL80 I paid no attention to it, I filled it of Paraffin stuck a Mantle on it and it lit brilliant, But once I...
Hi Again :) So I have cured the problem with loads of advice from here ;0) The Wire and Drill worked, I did have a problem with the Pump not...
Brilliant Wim, Thanks You :) Ill dig that out tonight, :) I had a funny feeling that it would need Gaskets but I cant find a thing about the Lucas...
Hi Everyone ;) Ive had great success here already getting and old KL80 Tilley up and running so im hoping for a little more magic :) I have no...
Thanks Macburner, I’ll have a look at that. I used PETseal originally because there was the tiniest hole, and I didn’t want to Solder as it would...
So... it’s good news Can I say thanks for all your help, as there is a little story be hind this lamp. This was in my family and I’m sure it was...
I think your right!!! I’ve had it sitting in the doubt now for 2 days and it feels like nothing has changed :( so yes it will be the Brake cable...
Now That's a good idea!! Ill have an old brake cable somewhere ;)
Hi Guys :) Totally appreciate the advice, I think my Brain has IBS It has way more Brian farts than it should :) ;) So Ive Tried Acetone No!, MEK...
Thanks Tony :) Stupid me, If I thought about it I could have blown through the tube job done!! But I think its way too far set for a Brass wire,...
Hi :) Love the forum, so Im hoping for a little assistance if possible. My Father had a KL80 in terrible condition, I've rescued it and brought it...
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