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    Optimus 8

    Thanks Ian, I'm going to give it a try. So far I've only filled the priming cup with alcohol.
    Post by: mbechtel, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:8 (version prior to the 8R)
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    Optimus 8

    Hi Dan, Thanks, I've been after a number 8 for a while now. I really like using the box style stoves in the field...it's their stability. I too...
    Post by: mbechtel, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:8 (version prior to the 8R)
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    Optimus 8

    Hi Lance, Yes, I gave all the plumbing a good cleaning while it was apart. Everything works as it should, but that minature priming cup holds so...
    Post by: mbechtel, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:8 (version prior to the 8R)
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    Optimus 8

    After replacing the filler cap gasket and the wick, this stove burned very well. I did have a lot of trouble getting it primed. It took 3 fills of...
    Thread by: mbechtel, Apr 2, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Optimus No:8 (version prior to the 8R)
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    another green stove

    Kerry, I think we all understand you. I've got a few I love and many that sit on a shelf more often than not. My favorites are not the rarest either.
    Post by: mbechtel, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Radius 46

    Beautiful Radius Gary!! Nice to see another on the dream list crossed off. :clap: :clap: :clap:
    Post by: mbechtel, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Radius No:46
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    Late Optimus 99

    I liked the switch to the steel windshield. On the earlier version, the key often was a bugger to wrestle out from under the aluminum heat...
    Post by: mbechtel, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:99
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    Early Optimus 99

    I love this type of sleuthing. I had to go see and mine has the bumps too.
    Post by: mbechtel, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:99
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    Fuel can?

    I want one :clap:
    Post by: mbechtel, Mar 12, 2011 in forum: Stove Paraffinalia
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    Handy campers' stove

    Has anybody ever tried one of these with alcohol?
    Post by: mbechtel, Feb 20, 2011 in forum: Japan
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    Primus No.96 Sport ~ 1953

    Hi, I've got one of these in brass. you will love using it! I would probably go after that nickel with some 0000 steel wool, and by hand, NOT with...
    Post by: mbechtel, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: Primus No:96
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    Early Optimus 111

    Beautiful! I wonder why they stopped making the pan supports that big.
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Your current "Go To" Stove

    Mine would have to be an old Optimus 8R I got some time ago as a junker. It's the stove I got for canoeing. I got one cheap in rough condition, so...
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Stove Forum
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    Copper washers?

    Hi Yonadev, I've got an Op.111 with a copper NRV washer. It takes a bit more force to tighten and seal, but it does work. The thing that worries...
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Champion ?

    Now THAT is a suitcase!
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Mystery Stoves
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    Optimus 111/7

    Hi Chef, that's the same link in my own comment :lol: but I appreciate the help. :) I've scoured this site for every 111/7 post I can find in...
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Optimus 111/7

    I used Bill's wonderful post (and a few of his others) to help identify this stove. https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/15499 The clip still...
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Optimus 111/7

    This example has a restrictor of sorts. It's a clip made from spring steel, just like the clasp on the case. I'm not sure if it's meant to be a...
    Thread by: mbechtel, Jan 16, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Optimus 111 regulator wheel colors?

    I've seen the Military 111's with Black knobs
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Stove Forum
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    Crusader Trioxane stove test

    I've used the Triox in 2 ways, 1. with the U.S. military version of the canteen/stove...this has no bottom, so the goo is on the ground and...
    Post by: mbechtel, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Stove Forum
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