The two lamps I unwrapped... I pulled out the wick and spayed the inside with WD-40 for protection, and checked for leaks with the excess fluid.Check them to see if the tank leaks. I've had a couple of really nice looking ones that I picked up that would leak along that bottom seam.
I purchased my original big green lamp at a flea market, still going strong...
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/permatex-fuel-tank-repair-kitI wonder if there is any way to repair that?
Permatex Fuel Tank Repair Kit
SKU # 102178399
$7.99
JBWeld is excellent but clunky to use.
@Weedygarden My very first job as a welder… the very first week. A tanker truck, 18 wheeler, had been in an accident. It pulled up in front of the shop leaking diesel fuel out of the main tank. My boss welded up the crack in the tank with fuel leaking out. Diesel fuel needs pressure to explode… Made me nervous though...
I have always been interested in one of these lamps but so far I have been too cheap to buy one.
@hiwall that lamp with the pot on top? Do you have a link?