yellow flame

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  1. Qajaq United States

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    Hi just joined forum thanks

    After rebuilding a Optimus 8R the flame is burning yellow/orange. Had to reuse the valve spindle and nipple/orifice. The new parts mentioned did not seat and close properly.(leaked fuel) Did not replace the wick. TIA
     
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  2. Majicwrench

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    "Orange" is often just burning off corrosion etc. Yellow can certainly be too rich. I would run it for a good while. Make a pot of coffee and see what happens
     
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    Did you solve this problem?
     
    snwcmpr, Jun 17, 2025
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