Cheers guys. just lit it again this morning to show my daughter. meths warmer died before it was hot enough and when I turned the tap on had a...
Well I finally got my lamp working. Been a struggle. After changing the seals and washers and pump spring I'd tried lighting it but the new mantle...
cheers guys. I already changed the washer/seal so that's what threw me. I figured it out though, it's the spring that is too weak and not holding...
Got a similar problem on my X246 (first ever lamp) Repalced all the washers but when pumping it starts to blow parraffin back out where the pump...
thanks, no it was definitley 4 pints
Thanks everyone. I've fitted the new seals and a mantle just need some paraffin now. I was wondering where is the best/cheapest place to get it....
Yeah - got it out. The leather trick is a good one, gripped it well and protected it from getting chewed. Need to order a washer kit now. A couple...
thanks for all your advice everyone, gonna have another crack at it now.
excellent thanks
Tilley do a service kit with all the washers etc but they are listed for the X246B which I presume is the current model they sell. I think I read...
Thanks, it looks exactly like that and I figured the smaller knurled part should unscrew from the main body. Most parts have unscrewed quite...
Hi folks, just joined here. Bought a Tilley x246 on car boot sale and wanting to get it going. Before sending for service kit I thought I'd...
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