Complete Novice, 1st Tilly Lamp.

Hi. I purchased Tilly lamp some time ago off the internet. Only paid about £10 for it. The challenge is that it’s in parts, and I think some parts are missing. The challenge is i don’t know what is missing. Looking at the thread i have identified the model, and the year it was made 1177. I have look at some restorations on the internet but will not sure on the approach. Photo attached of what I have

 

I am aware that I will need a full service kit to replace washers etc.

 

I also have a new glass. That came with it

 

@Paul Kavanagh
Hi Paul and welcome to CPL !

looks like you have most bits.. theres a small sleeve and tiny split pin that holds the burner into the hood (black enamel top, 2nd picture)
i can’t focus on the parts in the little tray though so perhaps it’s in there?
also a preheater will be needed later on

Broadlander has some good youtube videos which i find really helpful and can recommend

regards
pb

 

Thanks. I have a split pin and now know what to do with it!! All the restorations I have seen so for are for different models so was struggling to work out how it went. I’d really like to restore it fully but think I will by the parts I’m missing and service kits and see if it works first. Thanks again for the reply. Very much appreciated

 

Actually can you recommend a brand of paraffin to buy for the lamp as you are UK based? Didn’t realise until I look that there were different types! Very naive of me

 

Bartoline is a good brand to get started on.. they also do a low odour paraffin but it costs more.
lamp oil is not recommended for pressure lamps

the model for your lamp is an X246b

ps i just put in broadlander youtube and found that he puts an x246b back together

 

Welcome aboard!

 

Thank you

 

Thank you Jeff

 

excellent work there .. are you going to restore to working lantern that you can get out there and use in the dark ? or will it be a shelf queen for you ?...if it will be a workhorse you need to consider testing the tank by pressure to see if it seals and there are no pricks or splits on the bottom that are problematic .. just a thought assemble the pump and vaporizer and then pressurize the tank.... immerse in bucket of water look for tell tale bubbles......I have renovated old Tilleys only to find out the tank was split ..so sad but hey tanks can be sorted ..just saying best of luck

 

Hi. Thanks for the reply.

My initial thought process was to try and restore it and then see if it works. But not I am going to fit the service kit (when it arrives) and then try and light it up to make sure it works. I want to use it as a lamp, maybe for fishing but will see how it goes. Assuming it works I will then decide if I restore it or not. I don’t have a workshop so it will all be done by hand and not sure how well I can actually restore it.

Thanks for the tip on checking the tank for leaks. Not thought of doing it that way and it was one of my concerns. The bottom is bulged slightly but on reading threads this does not always mean that it is useless. Once the service kit is fitted etc I can now test it before filling with paraffin.

Will let you know!!