HI Chris, Both parts are dated '66 - which matches the history of MoP you describe. You also asked about the closure mechanism for fueling - it...
I’m pretty sure it was down the pit. The tags match the lamp number and are stamped NCB and Highgate, which is where he retired from. I know some...
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Hi Thanks for the info. I think I have it sussed now. Cleaned the gauzes up well and also realised I had the wick too long. I think the initial...
I see one problem running on only one gauze. The bonnet is now well over 100°C. I take it that is not normal.
Thanks for the pointers Fireexit1. I used a new zippo flint - I think it was a bit small so might look for Dunhill red. But it sparks well enough...
Thanks all - I ended up with Aspen 4 (a touch under £20 for 5 litres) but after some faffing also tried Coleman fuel. Sadly the lamp is still not...
Thanks. I gather then Coleman is certainly OK. And so I think Aspen 4 will also work well as it considered a replacement option on all other...
I am bringing my Grandfathers Type 6 back to life - not a difficult job, it must have had a new wick when he left the pithead 30 odd years ago and...
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