Thanks I'll try that boil with apple peelings tip. Noticed that the key is stamped 'primus' - very shallow however, didn't notice it at first....
Hi, Just got a Primus 71E, dated 1943 (AH) Looks like the only thing I'm missing is the pot handle. The strap looks to be original and is a bit...
Just got the tools, and new jets. Replaced the jet - that went pretty easy. Also took out the NRV, looks to be in good order, rubber is still...
Wow, that looks great. I'm working on a Primus 210 and was wondering what you did to the 'prime-cup-shield-thingies' to give them the seasoning...
Thanks, looks like I need a jet removal tool then (and probably a spare 2500 jet would be a good idea). Would that be this tool from...
Removed the seals around the cup, and the lead one in the tube, so I'll wait for FettleBox now. Tried the tank in hot water and under pressure...
Hi, just got a Primus 210 from a local market place which should be a fun project I guess after the Optimus 8R and Primus 71. Looking at the...
just won this one on the bay [ATTACH]
Just got my no. 7 army case from Canmec. It was still in its original (and closed) carton, but it has some rust spots on the top lid (about 10...
The MSR Dragonfly is a great stove, lots or power and excellent simmering. It is noisy however, think fighterjet flying over at low altitude. I'm...
Thanks all - some basic fettling is fine (and what I want it for) - sounds like the safe way to start is with a cheap one so I can get some...
Thanks, I've now ordered that tin from Canmec. He had one as a buy-it-now on Ebay. I'm not too attached to the original tin, since it has been...
After having much fun with my 8R and 71, I think one of the pressure kerosine stoves would be a nice project. The Optimus 96 looks like a cool...
Thanks for the info on the packing. I'll leave it as is at the moment. I got my (new) mini pump and cap yesterday evening which I ordered a week...
Some pics, shot inside. Tried it out first outside but it for sure doesn't like the wind. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The flames stay blue, with a tiny...
Hi, there is no cleaning needle. Don't think the Primus 71 or Optimus 80 were ever made with a cleaning needle. The Svea 123 is similair to the...
Update: Replaced the wick with three strings of mop cotton, and it burns very good now. There is still some behavior which I don't really get....
Thanks, my wife got me some cotton strings from a mop. They're currently in the dryer - LOL
Got the burner head off as well, and the nozzle - everything is now cleaned. Waiting for the materials for a new wick.
Correction, had a more closer look and the wick can't get up to the fuel nozzle. It goes to the side of it.
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