I've got the leak issue fixed - just pulled out the check valve, cleaned off the pip, cleaned out the seat in the control valve and gave the...
OK - thanks guys. @Mackburner I'll live with the plating - it still looks pretty good - and it shows the lamntern has a history - so I'll...
Nice Try - FAIL! I got everything back together and pressurised the fount and opened the control valve - made all the right noises - time for a...
Pump: Completely dissembled and cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner. Rebuilt with new leather pump washer and new PIP Also replaced the large rubber...
Control Valve: Check Valve removed and disassembled - Knob removed collar removed and washer removed - and the lot cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner....
I've been spending a bit of time trying to get the fount looking good. I'm a bit disappointed with the results, but I'm not entirely sure what to...
Thanks Robbo :) I can see why this Lantern thing is so addictive :mrgreen:
I've been coating the threads with Copper Grease. I know it is good for an anti-seize compound, but it also has extra high temperature stability....
Vaporiser: Jet cleaning pricker still in tact. Pulled the Rod/Spring combo out - Gave it a clean with carby cleaner - then 00 Sandpaper as per...
Now - here's the burner. I tried to clean it up. Unfortunately - my first step was to disassemble it - I now know that was a bad move. Next was...
I'm going to post some detailed photos of each section as I clean it. Here's the globe: Didn't do much with this - just washed in warm/hot soapy...
If things turn ugly when I try to light it - I'll have a go at saving it with Exhaust Pipe Repair Paste. Thanks for the tip @Henry Plews
They seem to lock down tight - but I guess the proof will be in the final lighting. @Mackburner If (and only if) I have damaged the threads by...
Oh bugger!!!! They say that experience is something you get after you need it. All I can do now is hope for the best. Thanks as always for...
I just noticed I have put the wrong date in the title - it should read 364XA.....perhaps the Moderators can correct it. And now for the money...
If it is not pressuring, then there are only really two possibilities: The pressure is not getting in, or The pressure is getting out 1:...
So it came apart without too many issues (except maybe the control valve knob) - everything looks to be OK, but of course very dirty. So let the...
Cheers Jeff, A quick question if I may. My last Tilley (X246A) had a slightly different knob on the control valve. On that model the knob just...
This one is interesting because there is a letter, but no date code - I've not seen that before in my research. .....not that I am all that...
OK - so after the success of my Coleman 200 and Tilley X246A - onto my third lantern. I think its a Tilley X246 - 1954-56 model - but I'm happy...
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