This is identical to the stand I have with my FL5. I wonder if the same stand was used for both models although I know the later FL6 versions were...
My suspicion is that it is a Vapalux 300.
Ah yes. Thank you. I was hoping you had discovered an easier way than mine when dealing with original gauges. How the heck did they do it when...
Hi John, Your post is interesting and I did initially search for a suitable compass to replace my gauge in its entirety, but without luck. Could I...
I have used Monofil Premium Satin Lacquer over Rustoleum paint. The Rustoleum dissolves instantly with methylated spirit or paraffin but four...
I have recently successfully tackled the restoration of fuel gauges on both my FL5 and FL6 lamps. Having read a number of threads on here about...
Thanks for the comment. The cowl is painted rather than enamelled but in this case it was not in too bad a condition so I have left as is. I was...
Thanks Colin, but the thought of my pipe and flange being bent brings tears to my eyes:shock:
Thanks for the kind comments. The Tilley FL series fascinates me. No idea why, but their presence cannot be ignored. They were built for serious...
One thing I did learn about this lamp is to always use a cloth when pressurising. The pump knob is perfectly designed to nip the flesh of bare...
Wow, you have great eyesight! I was looking for the "swelling" atop the hinge rather than the hole in the middle of the main part. The lamp is now...
Thanks Anthony. My lamp doesn't have the hole on top of the hinge. It is such a wonderfully over-engineered lamp. The cast bracket atop the tank...
Thanks for the comments and particularly Anthony for the dating information. As promised here are a couple of after dark shots. Whar a lovely...
I recently acquired a lovely old FL5 from a regular contributor to this forum. Apart from the short stand and the wire glass protector it is now...
Great shots, and much appreciated by your four-pawed pal. I love the detail of the winding handle.
Plus Gas is my choice of penetrant. I have been using it for more years than I care to remember and it hasn't let me down yet. Not needed to...
As an old hand at restoring nickel plating on vintage motorcycles, I know of no way of safely removing it other than at a plater's shop. Abrasion...
I plan to use an FL6 when camping too ... if I can find a backpack big enough:-s Great show Darryl.
The knob was safely removed today. Thanks all.
You may be better off trying to source a complete replacement control cock. The 315's are great lamps.
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