Svea 123

Discussion in 'Svea No: 123 & 123R' started by Twoberth, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. Twoberth

    Twoberth United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Got this the other day. I know very little about the Svea 123 but I think it was manufactured 1958-60 based on the excellent information on this site. If it is incorrect, please let us know.

    Also, the regulator spindle sits to the right of the filler and not over the number 1 on the tank. This doesn't affect control key access when in the windscreen and I have seen several others like this. Is this correct for some 123 versions and not for others, or is the No. 1 position just for 123Rs?

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    It has the 'engraved' windshield, long key, stamped type 3 filler lid (penta socket) and stamped burner bell.

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    The flame plate is not original because it came without one.

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    I don't think it has had much use, judging by the burner and the condition of the wick.

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    Anyway, new filler lid washer, fill with Aspen 4 and off she goes.

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    As has been mentioned before, it fits like a glove in the Globetrotter pans.

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    I need to adjust the SRV when I can get the penta screw loose. It's soaking at the moment.
    Patience is a virtue.
     
  2. Tony Press

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    @Twoberth

    That’s a nice old Svea 123. Not the oldest, but earlyish (Svea 123 Research Project, prelim)

    The control spindle to the right appears on some of these - I have one.

    The penta nut in the SRV is (most often) threaded with thread lock so it’s a good idea to give it a bit of heat to beak the bond. Also, count the turns to unscrew it, so you get your tension approximately right on reconstructing the SRV.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
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    Do I understand this is your first 123? You found a nice one there. You set the bar pretty high if you want to upgrade that collection.
     
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    There's also a few mugs available in SS, Alu or Ti which fit well and offer greater capacity than the supplied cup. GSI Glacier is a 500ml in SS, Helikon Tex do, I think, a 650ml in Alu and IIRC the original Alpkit MyTimug was good fit
     
  5. Twoberth

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    Thanks everyone for the feedback.
    @Tony Press thanks for the info on the SRV. I must remember to take the new filler lid washer out before I heat it. Does the burner tank connection also usually have thread lock on it?

    @itchy This is not the first 123 that has passed through my hands. I owned two early on when I first got the pox, but the reports I read on petrol stove accidents freaked me out and I quickly got rid of them. Now I have a bit more confidence in fettling stoves properly to make them safer, I am getting an interest in petrol stoves again.
     
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    Without an nrv I don’t think you have to concern yourself with gas stove safety too much, seeing as you are replacing all the gaskets. Enjoy!
     
  7. snwcmpr

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    I make SRV pips for mine with a home made 5 mm punch.
    Nice find.