“Spinnakerspar” on eBay sells some nice authentic chains. Basil
I do much the same method, using an O-ring under the travel cap. Then remove before assembling. Basil
I have two SOTO mini-torches from REI; one takes a disposable lighter and the other is refillable with lighter fluid. I found with my 8R and 99...
Don’t forget, earlier this year a classic camera was suspected of being a bomb! Basil
Check out this thread: Unfired Late Optimus 80
By the way, never open the fuel cap to relieve pressure while stove is “candling” DAMHIK. Only lost a little arm hair…. Basil
I’m thinking this is a very late model, by looking at the fuel cap. Basil
I always just take the needles out. Makes it much easier to turn right to max power. Basil
Maybe give 2-5 pumps and let it heat up for a minute. Then slowly build up more pressure. Perhaps it’s a coincidence for you that more pumping...
@Jeroen Did you ever get that 8R working? Basil
Svea 123R is still available new. Basil
Yes, I tried to make a joke by referring to the famous Canadian classic rock band Rush….perhaps I’m showing my age! Basil
Leave it to a Canadian to mention “Rush” as a subconscious slip! Basil
I would say that Colin Fletcher’s The Complete Walker was the cause of a great many Sigg scout kettle (and Svea 123!) sales, as they were part of...
If you decide to fire it, I suggest making an IKEA hobo stove as a pot support, and use that instead of the tin, to keep the tin nice. I cut a...
I have a 1973 Primus 8R, purchased new. It has the knob flame control. I have never before seen an 8R with “Made in Sweden” on the flame plate....
I have a Primus 8R, purchased new in 1973 (from Woolworths!). Not too many of those around, either. Though I would think the Primus 111B is even...
I’ve always thought it interesting that the small 8R, more likely to be carried in a backpack, was designated “Hunter”, while the large 111, which...
I made up two rope wicks for my 8R and 99. Really effective at providing an even, controlled priming flame (with alcohol).
I performed this procedure with an Optimus 99, and it proved to be very effective. Basil
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