The second variant from 1936 – 1940. As found. In a box with a mixture of Tilley and Kayen parts I assembled the best of the Tilley hoods and shades then ended up with this. The paint was pretty bad under the grime so decided to respray rather than polish The bail is steel The hood was buggered but the burner was good. Curing the paint
Preheating and first attempt to fire up. (Note: remember to close the bleed screw on this model) Up and running
Nice lantern and great work, Martin. Is that burner a bit longer than “normal” ones of that period, or is that just a perspective from the photo? Cheers Tony @ROBBO55
Great photos and detail there Looks to be the early burner, those threads on the spigot are a pointer.. Actually looks in almost unused condition by the pics there.. and the pics of the inside of the hood too ps forgot to ask but is the pressure relief screw washer a similar size to anything else ‘Tilley’ at all?? Thanks again
@Tony Press @AussiePete @JEFF JOHNSON @Buggerlugs @podbros Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Tony, I think it is just camera illusion. It is the same as this burner from a EX 100 (on left ) Body dimensions 49.6mm long x 28.7mm Dia. Overall length 118mm Compared to a later burner from a 246A (on right) Body dimensions 36.7mm long x 28.9mm Dia. Overall length 113mm. PB, Yes the burner and especially the hood are in very good condition. I cut the seal for the bleed screw from 1mm thick Viton, 3/8” OD x 3/16” ID. Note: the shade had been repainted by a previous owner, all I did was clean it up.
