Thanks Martin And Mathew. I think that I have sorted it. Nothing missing. The small centre piece full of holes was not seated fully home. Once I'd...
I acquired this today in a very dirty state. Cleaned up quite well. I am pretty sure it's an Aladdin. When lit the flame is poor and does not...
It a fraction bigger than the original cap but stands out being silver and the angle of the photo distorts it a bit. Thanks for all the replies.
Here is the lamp now. I cut off the rotten top cap by drilling out the spot welds. Went in pound stretcher and they had some stainless steel...
The lamp has been overhauled with all new washers etc. it pumps fine with load of pressure And no leaks. It is burning well. Okay I can't say 100%...
I have only 2 lamps at the moment, a Coleman double mantle and Bialaddin 300x. I bought a couple of cheap mantles for the Bialaddin to just get it...
I have now got this up and running. I did remove the holed and rusted top piece and made a replacement from a small balti dish. Works a treat and...
It needs to be good and hot, red heat I think and as others have said quench. Have you got any soldered joints anywhere on the tank. You will...
So am I correct That the correct way to light it is to prime with meths, and when that is almost out burnt out pump turning the control to prick...
That does help David. You're spot on as there is no screw on the end of the knob. I'd noticed on some photos that some have a screw to hold the...
Thanks for your replies. The washers arrived today so I re assembled it and pumped. I find it is now leaking slightly from the on off knob spindle...
I do have all the parts. I just loosely assemble for the photos while I wait for the washers. Where is the best place to look out for a new top.
Photos resized now. I should have taken some 'before' pictures as it was pretty rough but I am pleased with it now apart from the top. [ATTACH]...
I recently acquired this lantern from ebay. Described as working which I dare say it is, we'll sort of as it was leaking badly from the top of the...
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