Is the alcohol jet a diy project like the restrictor too? Can a regular multifuel jet be opened up for spirits/alcohol or is that not how it works?
Doc, Thank for the info. I was hoping that grey tank was paint over brass. Have any of the Optimus 111 ever been made anywhere but Sweden? I...
omc, The code is the same as your example and the photo above. I noticed this particular oldie has the valve spindle pointing to the "1". I read...
Omc, I do not have a smartphone or digital camera, nor do I know how to even post a photo. I use the library computer. I'll have to double check,...
Thanks guys. Doc, what model Optimus is that in the middle(grey with left side handle)? Would the Peak One Sigg kit fit my Coleman 530 or...
A local thrift store has a Sigg Tourist cook set NIB for the Coleman Peak One stove for only $25. I do not care to have that stove, but was...
Thank you as that is very informative. This first year type one Sievert with the older short key attached to the windshield that I found appears...
What year did Max Sievert start selling the 123? Wikipedia says 1955. Is that correct? How many years did they put the brass pin on the windscreen...
thank guys. I'll check out Basecamp as AH Enter. doesnt seem to have much. They use to have an ebay account, but no more. Doc, I look forward to...
Is there a source to purchase parts for the Optimus 111T? I'm looking for the jet to burn spirits/alcohol and the tube restrictor for it. Thank you
I found a Vacuum Sunflower #2 kerosene stove yesterday at an antique store for $12. It's in good condition with all the parts except flame...
Thanks Harder. I have 2 of the early Swedish made Brunton/Optimus Nova stoves. Also I forgot I had an Optimus kerosene hand torch. The burner has...
I'm in the US. I have two kerosene burners. One is on a Primus 51 and the other is on a Svea/Max Sievert Simplex 2. They both work great. The...
Pretty limited info, but got it going! I forgot I had an old Optimus brass cap and kero jet. They fit perfectly and worked. I cannot believe how...
I do not have an Optimus 111 yet, but would like to get one. I missed out on one for $100 at a local Army surplus about 5 years ago before I got...
Yes, it is the Sievert/Svea Simplex 2 like in some of the photos. USA. No phone to take picture. Any info source on this stove would be...
So I picked up a Max Sievert/ Svea Simplex No. 2 at an antique store the other day for $60. It is in excellent condition with no dents. Everything...
Ed Harris is the name I recall. Some old timer firearms expert who made a great gun cleaner? Brownell's gun supply in Iowa sells it commerially I...
After just one night of soaking the Ed's Red mixture I got the nrv out without boogering up the brass. I did the old turn right to tighten a...
Hello. I was wondering if its safe to use an equal parts mixture of auto tranny fluid, acetone, kerosene and mineral spirits known as Ed's Red for...
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