Carburettor is the part where fuel is mixed with air. Vaporiser is the part where fuel vaporises into gas.
Why would the 5th day be a sunday?
Welcome. Although made for use I would not do it. That globe is not unique if it breaks you can't get another one. You even have the top part on...
I would first remove the feed tube carefully, then polish the rim of the tank part with steel wool and depending on damage lay a fine line of soft...
No, never seen that.
You can also first put a round object in a vice, then put the outer hood over it and press down. This will straiten the first part. Then roll it...
With the old style "Dreh rapid", it is possible to open the valve more or less. Playing with it may also chance performance.
Nice, looking at the flame of the rapid : it isn't working like it should. It should have a steel blue sturdy flame. Like a gas torch or paint...
If your lamps do have the original filler cap you should use a bike pump with hose.
I agree but when there is no Tillite to repair then it may provide a base. With what I mean is without the lever and the same shape of flame pipe...
@presscall , yes that is the one. So it can't be modified to look like a Tillite. Pity, because the plastic valve base is the worst design part...
Does an Optimus rapid, which also has a rotating rapid valve, not give a good valve body, for the base?
That will never happen. Look at Vapalux. Which had all the tools. Look at the prices. Who can afford those prices? Labour and other costs would be...
You seem not to get the point: it's not about the model or rarity of the lantern/lamp it's about behaviour amongst fellow collectors. @Dashwood :...
Well sorry to read this. You got information and guidance for free, collectors among collectors, not to gain a profit by selling your lantern(s)....
Nice model. It is modified so, some pictures of the burner head without the not ooriginal Px hood would sow if the burner is still original. If...
Nice ! Indeed sturdy, workhorses. I would seal the tank how ever to prevent rust and look for a cheap globe to use and keep this rare unique glass...
@SulphurTX : are you selling this lantern at the moment?
Best regards, Wim aka petroman Holland www.petromax.nl "It's light Jim, but not as we know it" Petromax type repair manual link.
Workable is the right word. But it seems that the lantern of Gilbert has another idea.
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