The reason adjusted to 14mm it was a guide I found but was referring to 350 and 500cp, when I got the lamp this gap was set to almost nothing and...
I removed the hood and the J-tube is not turning red now, when put it back it starts to become red. So where to start? Decrease the distance of...
Second attempt to start the lamp did go much better, adjusted the gap between the nozzle and the mixing tube at 14mm, found this number from a...
Yes I've realised the distance between the nozzle and mixing tube wasn't the correct one but was too late and already destroyed two mantles, Ive...
Thanks for the info, where can I buy in the UK good quality mantles for this lamp? I only found the ones base-camp site sells, are any other...
Also looking on the fuel tank pump champer there is a safety valve at the bottom of the champer to keep the pressure inside the tank, do you know...
Yes I do have the valve with the knob, just missing the upper part, I would assume that the upper part is just the ignition champer and the oval...
Thank you all for the comments, I will follow the advise and try to fabricate something similar made from brass pipe. I will finish up the service...
I have a Hipolito 250CP coming from my grandfather working on it to make it work again and I am missing the rapid lighter tube which is obsolete...
I always thought the jet needle has 2 purposes, one to clean the jet from the paraffin deposits and second to turn the lamp off before releasing...
Hi all, recently I bought a vaporiser 169 from Tilley for my dad's wall lamp, the vaporiser received had the cleaning wire cut and welded maybe...
The washers from the Fettlebox fitted like glove, service of the Guardsman's completed and now keeping company to the hospital lamp decorated for...
That's a lovely lamp there!!The price you bought it is a really bargain, I paid over £100 for buying pieces to build a Guardsman!! Well done...
The 154 clamp washer it is specified on the pre 1960's Guardsman guide it is wider. If anyone knows the correct part and has a link to provide it...
Hi Gary, thanks for your reply, The washer is in place as your picture suggest, I decided to change it but the washer I had it was 154 and it was...
Hi all, My second attempt for building and restoring a Tilley Guardsman after my first attempt with my dad's Tilley hospital wall lamp. I bought...
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Hello everyone, I started my second project for building a X246 Guardsman lamp. I am trying find separate parts to complete the lamp and so far I...
@JEFF JOHNSON and ,@Mackburner Thanks a lot for the assistance to both, it is very clear how it works now, mine was seized but with some...
@Anthony, unfortunately I don't have any previously pictures. The hood, glass and cage purchased new. The burner and knobs are the factory ones,...
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