I would say its gone. The lowest picture is the "after" picture. [ATTACH]
Hi all! Due to my late start friday evening I had to abort long after midnight, it was time to go to bed. I then restarted step 1 during...
Also sending condolences to You.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here, the shortened and sealed/soldered lower part of the valve assembly. Now in the freezer for the initial hour. Then 30-45...
[ATTACH] Soon time to fill up with water.
Very nice lantern. Mine doesn't have the J-tube problem. [ATTACH] Matti
The tank is now in the freezer -18C for the first part of the operation. I cut of some 5cm from the valve assembly and sealed it by soldering the...
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Hi friends! I recently aqquired this Optimus 200P with a big dent at the top of it. The plan is to use the freezing metod to remove the big top...
My 300P is under reconstruction. I'm planning to post under reference gallery soon. Here's a sneek peek pic. Regards Matti Kucer [ATTACH]
Hi all! You can still get your hands on original glass from Jürgen at hytta.de article number SPO-3920. Detailseite: Optimus- und Radiusgläser- -...
I'm into a similar mission. To restore a Optimus 300P that also had been electrified. Thanks to my lantern contact Janne W it is on its way to...
Really informative display of the pair. Then mine is before the Ltd change period. [ATTACH]
Very happy to see your 1550 in such good working order. The 1550 and the 1551 i have are super when it comes to brightness. I have no experience...
For me, the location are a interesting fact to consider when it comes to where you are based, what market (fx Sweden =Swedish lantern) and also...
No such spring on a 1550. The 1550 and 1551 have a shut of vent on the lowest part down inside the tank, and have a NRV like construction there.
I would guess its air leaking out either from the fuel lid or from the quick igniter. Dip the preassurized tank in water. Regards Matti
No marks from the bolts to the tank? Or you don't shake it, only turn it around?
Well performed repair
Keep us posted. Fingers crossed!
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