I purchased this stove from the estate of member @kerry460 . It was in a working condition but like Kerry it was a little rough around the edges and needed a little TLC. So it was time to pull it apart and replace all the seals. The valve body and fuel pickup assembly The check gasket on the fuel needle (was leaking and needed replacing) You can see the vapour inlet hole for starting Pump Generator Primer cup Top – with asbestos wick, Bottom asbestos replaced with fibreglass Note: remember to mark the position of the valve stop ready for reassembly. Back together and running nicely. I’ll think of Kerry every time I use it.
Good for you. I’ve a Radius lantern that belonged to Trevor (‘Shagratork’) which does the same for me. Great job on the refurb, Robbo. John
Excellent work on that rough old stove, Martin. The photo essay is great for others to follow. “…but like Kerry it was a little rough around the edges…”. I laughed! He’d agree. I’ll send this link to his niece and his best mate. They’ll laugh, too. I’ve got a couple more of these stoves of Kerry if anyone wants one. I’ll post them on the bay of evil soon, otherwise. Thanks, again, Martin. Cheers Tony @ROBBO55
That fiberglass rope is used for wood stove door gaskets. It’s available in various diameters, but you need to find a store that sells and services wood stoves. ….Arch
@ally @Cajuncook1 @Ed Winskill @presscall @Tony Press @The Warrior @ArchMc Thanks, It’s a user and I’m looking forward to many a tea or coffee in the bush. Tony, I’m sure Kerry would get a laugh from my comparison of the stove and him. He had that type of personality and humour. Cajun, as Arch said, it’s a piece of door seal for a slow combustion wood fire. This one was 10mm dia but anything from 3/8” to 7/16” will do. Cut to length and the ends melted with a MAP torch. It was glued in with the same fire past used to install the seal in a fire door. Remember to wet the asbestos wick thoroughly before removing it. You don't want loose fibres floating around.
Thanks ArchMc and ROBB055 for the information regarding the wood stove door fiberglass seal. Cheers, Cajuncook1
Glad to help. Before handling that fiberglass rope much, it’s a good idea to run a propane torch flame over it. That gets rid of most of the fiberglass splinters on the surface, that may otherwise end up in your skin. (I think it was @kerophile who came up with that trick!) ….Arch
@ROBBO55 ‘Morning! As i have to do same work as you’ve done, is there only one gasket needed for needle, or is there another between needle and valve body in between? Because when i opened mine up there was just a melted mess on top of needle. Thanks.
G'day @Sleepnrkn , There is only one gasket needed for needle. It's located at the top. Here is another post showing a complete rebuild and showing parts I didn't photograph M-1950 basket cases Good luck with your rebuild.
@ROBBO55 Thanks for additional info! Beautiful pictures during tear down! Will have my hands full whenever i begin as i’ve got 4 complete stoves, and 1 “spare” to work on. Their years are 1952 (3), 1965 & 1966. Last ones being mine and sisters birth years funnily enough. Cheers, Richard P.S. All are Rogers-Akron, except 1966 which is a Coleman.
