The gap is normal. That's where air mixes with the fuel. +1 on following the instructions, and pumping. I often do upwards of 100 pumps with the...
What kind of threads are on the flare nut? Is it a standard SAE 45 degree flare?
the spring benders work. If you gently bend it. But the gens are very difficult to kink, as there's a spring inside.
Coleman 533 generators are readily and easily available. If you are comfortable brazing, you can cut down the 533 gen, de-braze the tube from the...
You might need to pump more. I often do upwards of 200 pumps with the 533. No. The gas tip needs to be larger, and the U-tube intake geometry...
The 508, 400, 576, 533, & 500 all share the same gas tip. Thus, they all put out the same amount of heat. The 500, however, cannot deliver as much...
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I own all 3- the 533, 508, and 400. The 533 simmers almost as well as the rest of the bunch. I suspect with a piece of fiberglass sleeving to hold...
Because every Coleman fount is pressure tested to a really high PSI. "A healthy fount is designed to handle several hundred psi pressure before...
Before shipping it, try to remove as much fuel residue as you can. Pour all the fuel out, and swill the tank with boiling water a few times. Then...
Jet A1 has more additives compared to jet a. When burning jet fuel, ensure it contains no PRIST, as it is bad for you. Not sure about the anti...
Hi, I recently bought this: PRIMUS STOVE KEYS NRV KEY PARAFFIN STOVE KEROSENE STOVE OPTIMUS STOVE | eBay NRV wrench to pull the NRV from my...
In general, I think a GPA can get warm to the touch, but not too hot to touch while running. However, my Radius no 30 gets pretty uncomfortably...
It was a dirty burner. After a quick clean using the heat and blow method, it now burns quite well.
Don't use wd40. It's not a lubricant. If you're concerned about fuel getting past the nrv, I would use something synthetic, like full synthetic...
Probably some kind of manufacturing issue. You might be able to bring it up with MSR and get a replacement.
Yeah, I'm planning on changing all the seals. Would a svea 123 filler gasket (OD18mm, ID10mm) fit? The original gasket has OD18.5mm and ID12.5mm....
Hi, I recently brought home a radius no 30. First, some good news: the original filler cap gasket and NRV magically do not leak! Now, the...
Yes. The main point is to avoid using tools to do it, as that could break the knob, twist/snap the air stem, etc.
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