LOL. Yes, that or hide in ambush, or a full-on charge. Hal
Steve, One thing they were sure to teach us well in the Marine Corps was to shine that brass! Hal
Hi Steve, Thank you for the great compliment. I gave details of the cleaning in my first post of this thread. To summarize here: 2 hours in tub of...
Thank you Spudz! Your 17B is burning very nicely now too. Wait til you can give it a couple good pumps! Very nice little stoves are they not? Hal
... continued from previous post. Kettle on! That would be your's truly appearing in the reflection in my tie-died finery. [ATTACH] shaky...
Hello all, Here is the promised pics of this little gem all shined up and in action. The nice tin. [ATTACH] Open kit with readable...
Hi Ross, This was actually my second classic old style kero stove purchased , but first to arrive. My first purchase was a Radius 1C from...
Monitor No. 17B Touring Stove Stove came last evening. The tin is in near mint shape. Removed the bits, assembled it and it lit right of with a...
Hi Dave, Back on topic here. See http:// The NRV is basically the same as this drawing. You need a good seal between parts 34/3 (should be small...
Doc, I was correct then in assuming I had not preheated the durned thing for the kerosene. I am able to acheive a simmer on mine after first...
yep, yep, and YEP! Oh, what a terrible loss. Those bastar.. (nevermind moderator, self edit) :wink: Hal
Keith, That was a concern of mine and I knew that when I bought it. Still HAD to have it ! I have already contemplated a bit about how to make...
Hello Dave, My avatar pic is of my Sigg Firejet, a fine working "multi-fuel" stove. I have only tried kerosene in it once without much success....
Hi Alan, If you were refering to the Enders, I have only seen the silent burner on this model myself. :idea: I may try to experiment and...
Hello Motoshi, Great pictures. You certainly have 3 fine examples of this stove. I agree watching them open and close can be hypnotic. Very well...
Ian, Great pair of stoves. Most impressive burn going on that silent burner. Simplicity and function at thier best! Hal
This fine stove was on my doorstep last evening. There was no spring in the NRV, and the tanklid and pumpnut o-rings were cracked. Quick run to...
Thanks Gerry, will give that a shot. I have 2 of the small keys now, but 3 stoves that need them. Having another would save me having to remember...
I prefer the old style. They seem to prime quicker and burn hotter. The downside is I have not yet been able to fashion an adjuster key properly...
Thanks all for the assists. I called and chatted with Shirlene today. Very nice lady. I ordered the whole parts kit and an inner burner cap for...
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