I purchased this stove online a couple of nights ago, I haven't received it yet, it was put in the post today so could be a few days away. I paid a goodly price for it, I figured that because there was not a lot of info about them that it might be a rare model. I may or may not be able to obtain or make the parts to get it all complete again. There does not appear to be any stamping on the under side to date it and I am sure the pump and trivet are wrong. I could possibly make some of the parts missing from the burner control but looking at the photos I am now thinking that the plug in the burner looks like it might be on an angle (cross threaded?). Have I wasted my money on something that is not rare or worth the effort? I will have another beer while I ponder the problem.
@Kiwi NZ this is a genuinely rare stove that you've got. There are only 3 in the reference gallery for you to compare with. You will find them here. The 2 caps missing from the burner top are standard No.5 parts and readily available. The angled regulator tube is missing it's control spindle, this will be a bit trickier to replace but I'm sure there will be plenty here who will be able to assist. It will certainly be worth the effort! The date mark is that very small circle with 'Y 17' in it. The 'Y' dates it to 1934.
Thanks @igh371 , I have just lit the fire (it is 5.50 in the evening here), grabbed my beer and checked back in. Good spotting thankyou, after looking again I can now see the date stamp. Three in the gallery is certainly not common, I do not imagine that I will find the parts or another suitable derelict stove to rob the parts from. It depends on the threads used as to what I can make. I have access to a metric lathe that does not have a gear set. I have a Myford lathe with a gear set but it is Imperial. Add to that I have no expertise in screw cutting so I would be relying on threads that I could get a die for. I will just have to wait and see.
That burner is a rare beastie But for now, with that plug in position it is entirely usable until parts can be made or found Alec.
Primus 14 - 1932 - early regulated silent Hi @Spiritburner in 2014 you posted: “I do have it on file in at least one catalogue from 1929. I will endeavour to add it to the site soon. Haven't had a big catalogue update for a while.” Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi, the Primus 14 is listed in this 1930 Primus Brochure : https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/1930-primus-brochure.191/
The Primus No. 14 makes an appearance in the 1928 and 1930 Agents price lists here: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/primus-agents-pricing-lists-australia-1928-1931.47282/ Cheers Tony
@z1ulike Thank you Ben, it is good to see it doing what it should do. I am interested in that bafffle plate, is that original equipment for this stove? I would also love to see photos of the oven that you are heating with this stove. Somewhere on the list of projects for me to make, is something that I can bake with using one of my stoves.
@Kiwi NZ The protecting plate was not specific to the Primus 14. That was just the stove I chose to demonstrate the oven. The slit in the plate just allows it to go around the burner. You can see more photos HERE. Be sure to read down the replies for more information. Below you'll see the plate I have was intended for Primus stoves No. 2 and 6. Ben
The trivet is the 1970's version original replacement for your stove. I suppose the 14 was replaced by 15 when virtually every stove producer started to imitate the self pricking regulated Radius 10/36 burner around mid 1930's. And later 16 with a pure 10/36 copy. PS. Your pump knob/rod looks asian but that seem to be quite common "down under" and could easily be replaced by correct version of Primus parts.
