Just a few before and after shots of this stove. Although this is dated 1942 on the badge, it bears a striking similarity to " The "Safety" Junior Portable ", by Turley & Williams, link below, Image 4 : https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/220
Beautiful job. Love the bright colored tank. Did you paint it or do something else to it, like powder coat it? Looks great! sam
Hi iani what a beautifull restoration job you have done to a superb classic stove the paint job you have done is first class in fact out of this world it looks like it has just been taken out of its wrapping for the first time well done iani
Yonadav 7lbs Sam I used a brake caliper paint - Bright Orange - Army Green - supposed to be heat resistant and fuel resistant etc., etc. According to the catalogue the original colour was Russet Green. Always appreciate all your comments, even though I don't say so all the time.
Hello zzz, I have just purchased a rather battered one of these, and have got it burning again. Unfortunately, it seems to underburn very easily/quickly. I am unsure why this happens, though I suspect that I am missing a heat-proof gasket under the burner. Would it be any trouble for you to break down your burner assembly, and take some close-up pictures? I would greatly appreciate any assistance you could offer as the under-burn thing is all that holds it back. Best regards, Mike.
That might help me as well. The only way the screws are coming out of mine will be with a drill and I don't want to drill too deep. That type of burner should only underburn if the fuel isn't vaporized in the generator properly.
I'll have to take a closer look but that's very similar to the Turley & William stove that went on to be their milspec.
G'day Geeves, It underburns because there is fuel burning from beneath the burner grid. I reckon that I'm missing a heat-proof gasket that goes between the burner body, and the brace that it screws to. When they come apart, there is a pair of surfaces that do not seal together. I am aware of the usual causes of under-burn, but this is different. I just need to know if there's a heat-proof gasket between the two components, and what it looks like. I have plenty of flame otherwise. Best regards, Mike.
Mike It will be a few days before I can get some pictures on, as I am quite busy at the moment. The underburn is probably due to lack of a gasket. I was lucky enough to keep mine. The screws that held the burner plate were as rusty as hell, but I got the blowtorch on them and gently slackened them off whilst it was still hot, but not too much downward pressure, as it can knacker the flame ring. Kerophile Can you help with the lovely black stuff for the gaskets. It is roughly 2" x 1 3/4"ish, as I have got one similar to this. Cheers all, Ian
Hello Ian, Thanks for the info. I am happy to wait until you're able to find the time. I think I'll cast about for ideas in the meantime, perhaps some automotive gaskets. I'm pickin' that as long as its heat proof, it'll do. Cheers, Mike.
You may be able to use something like this: Mr. Gasket Exhaust Gasket Material I've used it as a heat-proof gasket in between many items, including stoves. Good up to 2000F. sam
