Thanks all, I managed to tease it off using WD40 and surprisingly it threads in to the gallery I thought the threads would be too damaged. I...
Thanks podbros, Glad I brought my paraffin blowlamp back to life now I have a use for it. :)
Thanks Jeff.
So I should be able to take that part off? I didn't want to force anything til I checked.
Looking at the image of this vapouriser is the part indicated part of the original or as I suspect a repair that has been made at some time.[ATTACH]
Excellent, Thanks for info now sorted.
As per image. [ATTACH]
Control knob removal. I know these can be difficult to pull off but I cannot get this one off, tried sort of tapping with a hammer and...
I use vinegar and salt, flour can be added to get the mixture to stick in awkward places, I check it every half hour.
Image 1. Starting point. Image 2. First clean using old home recipe, removes worst of the black stuff. Image 3. The final after buffing and...
A job to be proud of, well done. I have one in good working condition with the chrome on the sole plate still intact. I do however want to access...
Thanks for the info. I fired it up but doing it outdoors (as a precaution) I had to preheat twice, I then either turned on too soon or too high...
Does anyone have any idea how much (ml) methylated spirits is used to fill the pre heater? Asking as I now want to test my iron but its a blind...
Probably around 40 pumps and maybe half full. I will try again with your recommendations and see how that affects it. Thanks.
Tilley 246B, I have replaced pip valve and immersed the lamp in water including the stop cock, neither the pump nor stop cock are leaking air...
That could be the issue as I am just testing to see if it works ok so probably less than half pint in it, I will put more in and pressurize it...
Still got issues. I have checked with soapy water and dont appear to have any leaks. I have used a tin can as wind shield for pre heat. I have...
I got some viton and used that to replace a couple. My intention is to get 1x lamp & 1x heater running, I already have 3x stoves working. Once...
Thanks Tony Press & podbros that was useful info.
Thanks, in the short term I will fabricate something out of a tin can.
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