+100 on what @snwcmpr wrote above!!! Definitely get a new pump, and save the old one, just for fun!! Doc
i have the ‘G’ stove. really nice runner. i get it out once in awhile just for nostalgias sake. the person who gave me the stove messed up the yellow pump so i use a newer pump. works fine. recently Cascade Designs told me over the phone i could send the stove in and have refurbished for $25, but it really doesn’t need anything. been thinking about adding a carbon felt priming pad so the above info helped thanks Harder D. buzz
@monkeyboy I use this one or similar in most of my stoves and lanterns in need of a pre-heat. It improves the pre-heat quite a bit and saves you from spilling meth when handling the stove. Carbon Fiber Welding Blanket torch shield plumbing heat sink 4mm thickness NEW | eBay For an MSR stove - just a small piece is needed.