Henry Plews A magnificent lantern. Pardon my naiviety - May I ask: Behind that little door, is there a spirit cup ? Not shown with the parts ?...
[ATTACH] Graham P Graham - With respect, may I point out that a few turns of tape around the thread won't do. That screw is well made - it has a...
Here's a shot of the test fire, without the precious globe.[ATTACH] Can't say how long since this one last ran; the pricker control and the...
Guenter Hang on ! Before you modify anything - the Austramax valve is a common size thread. Valves easily obtained here. Two types, but...
Scored this one today. A 242 B from 12 - 55. (Smuggled it into the workshop). Funny thing - you have a lantern or two without globes, so you buy...
@AussiePete Thank you, Peter. Much appreciated.
ROBBO55 Thank you. Found this recently. Asbestos Cord. Haven't used this stuff since 1971 when I had a leaking fuel tap on the Indian Scout....
@AussiePete @ROBBO55 Hullo fellers. I'm curious to know how the cleaning spindle in the Handi is sealed. Just in case I need to address any...
Tony: Best Handi I've ever seen. What mantle is that ? Is that a new burner ? Thanks. Paul.
Fireexit1 Good idea, thanks. But I'll use kerosene down the pump tube, as I've found that sometimes water gets into the fount, after a dunk...
Fireexit1 Henry Plews Thank You. Much appreciated. It gave a brilliant light initially, but is now prone to blacken the mantle as the pressure...
Advice needed, please. 1) The pricker wire broke off in the nipple, and it was easily removed. 0.007" it was. T.W. Sands don't have any...
Levi Tomey Interesting. Thank you.
242 Lanterns - production ran from 1932 through to 1966 .... and later ? Good Grief ! That's a long run. First the 242 Junior, then A,B,C,D,...
Darryl Durdin Yes, thanks Darryl. Cleaned out the mixer passages upstairs in the casting. Gave a few flushouts with ball bearings, nut &...
Thanks, fellas. I will make a new pip, and reinstall the original spring, for positive closing. And yes! Now that you've mentioned it, I've...
No, thanks. Tell you what - One of the great Scottish Strathspeys, I've forgotten the name as I've stopped dancing, has the stirring tune - I...
May I ask where are you getting your spare parts from ? A link, please. I'm desparate for spares for a Solar 500. Thanks.
Thanks, Nils. I'll be pleased to hear what you find.
Thanks, Martin. Thanks, Darryl. With a small drill bit I drilled down carefully between the eccentric shaft and the internal wall of the...
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