An update = I rang Tilley International (01483 579243) and the person (Lynne) was very helpful (as PD said they would be). She tells me the...
Thank you VERY much for the input folks :) I had suspected over-fueling as the symptoms pointed to an incorrect mixture (I know a bit obout fuel...
I'll try to be brief. I have had this Tilley 246B for around 8 years. Never had an issue with it. Over the years I have fitted new genuine Tilley...
Cheer for the suggestions folk, I will look into them and maybe even buy summat soon (though it's looking like more dosh is needed that I had...
I've been trying to avoid getting into this :twisted: Got higher priorities ;) It's one of those pointless projects that sap time, and yet seems...
Great input Phil, I now understand much better how it works. I did wonder about that slotted brass washer!! = Good job I kept it safe "just in...
Back then I remember the river Dee freezing over, with folks skating on it etc. I believe even the Thames froze over. Imagine the fun the climate...
I was speed reading this thread, and saw that ^^^ as "Gold plated 8] :roll:
Thanks for the input Mackburner 8] (For anyone reading this in the future, 1.5 Imperial pints is equal to 852 mL) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I...
@ Phil, I think you might have a point there. I stripped it down and discovered that the metal washer on the nut end of the pump shaft had a...
I shall undo it and have a look. Just hope I can figure out what is is the correct assembly order :roll: Thanks for the input :)
Just to add, Carlsson, I'm sorry I completely messed up your name in my post above :oops:
As per subject line, I am in the market for a pressure fed Paraffin heater to use when camping etc. Any thoughts folks?
Thanks Carison, I'll get on to it soon.
As per subject line, how much fuel is considered normal, to fill to the recommended maximum from empty?
^^^ I just went down to the garage and checked, to be sure. With gently finger pressure there is virtually no resistance Phil. It only shows /...
Thanks Martin 8] And THEY do look like a much better made product, plus there is a big "DOH" factor in so much they are only £1 - which is less...
Thanks for the welcomes already folks :) @ Robbo, tisn't always lonely, when I go camping, my mate brings his Bialaddin to keep the Tilley...
I too often wonder what is the correct amount of pumping for my 72 X246B. It must vary somewhat due to variations in the efficiency / age of the...
Hi all, I am not an expert, just somewhat experienced, but I have a question re the leather pump thingy. I decided that my pump had started...
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