[SEL] Mystery object

[Peter Lowe]

Sorry, that should read right hand photo, bottom right corner object
Peter






> Hi Roland & Orrin
> There is a handle on one side that is missing, but there are two threaded 
> holes.
> Orrin, the centre section is not really dished enough to hold heating 
> fluid, can anyone explain its operation, what is the tube coming out at 
> right angles from the top section.?
> On the right hand photo, bottom left corner, that section has holes all 
> around the outside and a small hole or jet in the middle.
> Yes, there would be a nice knurled brass filler cap in place of that 
> wooden plug.
>
> Peter, Oz
> Here is the link
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/plowe/mysterything.htm
>
> Roland Replied .................................
>
>> Peter
>> I think its the remains of a Tilley heater.
>> Roland
>
> Orrin replied ..............................
>
>>If I'm reading the reflections, properly, the top of the tank is slightly
>>dished.  By placing a bit of gasoline in the dished part, then lighting 
>>it,
>>the contents will become pressurized.  If my surmise is correct, it does 
>>not
>>need a pressure pump.  I would think, however, the filler cap is missing. 
>>It appears as though it
>>has been lost and a jury-rigged stopper has been inserted.  In order for 
>>it
>>to work properly, a proper cap should be provided.
> <I have a backpacking stove that works in the manner described.
>>Regards,  Orrin
>
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