Looks great- slightly smaller is far less of a problem than slightly too large!
Close enough! It will do the job but slowly- a 12" hacksaw would be faster. Just plod on, try to use the full length of the blade, and you'll...
@Knee A nice well travelled example. I really like the 41, as well as an attractive shape it has some well thought-out features. The reserve cap...
I've similarly managec to do this kind of repair with little cosmetic damage- applying the flame of the torch just inside the pump tube helps in...
@Tony Press You have my sympathy- there are few things worse than that sickening moment when something suddenly goes loose on tightening, or, as...
Yes a real shame considering the attention to detail in all other areas- reinforced riser to tank joint, external NRV for ease of maintenance,...
That's the stuff! :clap:
try a search for NRV tool on this site- a few starters here, here, and here. Hope that helps!
@Robert Radcliffe Hard to tell whether that's a freak of manufacturing, or a later part of the story! There is immense history wrapped up in many...
A wonderfully well used and surely well-travelled stove!
No surprise that gets a :thumbup: from me! ;)
Aren't those sheets about hazards to health rather than to the target object? Thank you Alcina, I think that puts the uncertainty to bed at last!...
Sound advice- an enormous amount has been written about the 123 and Optimus 8R- there is a lot of crossover with the Optimus 80. A newcomer might...
@Nicola Francesco Elia I think you have it just right. The very vast majority of uses- and indeed the target audience- of brass polish wll be on...
Try heating to dull red (no further, don't risk melting it) and quench in water. Repeat a few times if needs be?
Is the screw head damaged? Heating to red and allowing to cool a couple of times should make it easier to dismantle, although the spring would...
Are you able to dismantle the safety valve and repair it by fitting a new seal?
@Robert Radcliffe , @Tony Press , @alcina Well done gents, I followed a similar trail months back getting gradually more confused, decided to...
Good point Tony, I found that data sheet a whiole back so it looks like the product sold on your market is fine. However, the most commonly...
One wonders if the recent changes to levels of data exchange between ebay and HMRC will cause problems for those blatantly dealing (HMRC issue...
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