Hello plumberted . You have done a nice job on that Campingo. :thumbup::) They run sweet on standard kerosene jets for both kerosene and white...
Glad to help out. :) There is nothing wrong with that flame.:thumbup: Looks like the fuel cap needs a thicker rubber seal though as the cap...
@OutdoorsTheDream It is a Shinabro R8. Pretty sure about that. I may have the part needed. Have sent you a PM. John
Hello Jerry. Nice restoration of 2 older model Campingos. They are I believe the second generation so hang onto them. The next type have the...
I wonder about the outer cap having too small holes or not enough. It could be possible that the holes are not big enough to allow the air/fuel...
Hi Jerry. Glad you were able to sort out your stove. Those Campingo are notorious for having a stuck NRV at the end of the pump tube. Most of...
Has she tried a pressurised alcohol stove with a proper alcohol burner such as an Optimus 45 with a 209N burner. I find that they don't smell as...
I find if the wick is too tight when fitting dry; once wet with fuel it will swell to the point that fuel can struggle to get through. The wick...
Hello OMC and thanks for your research. I have sold on the first Alexandra stove to another collector as I needed the money to carry on with my...
Hello OMC. The stove I was refering to is this one - topic.https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/alexandra-patent-pre1896.15038/ It appears the...
That knurling appears to be on the shaft to provide a grip for a fitted wooden handle. A small air pump by the...
Hello Claire and welcome. I haven't discovered who actually made this stove or the exact year of manufacture or what model it is but it is an...
Hello Rob. Off the shelf hand sanitizer bottles; the ones that have alcohol based gel in them. Made to go into ladies purses. Some are small and...
Thanks for showing your very nice stoves Bo. I really like your Comet. :mrgreen: You have a very interesting collection. Regards, John
Good topic Jack. I have found that unleaded not only needs more temperature to melt it but it doesn't flow as well as the leaded stuff unless...
It could be that the burner is carboned up inside the vapour tubes but there is still enough open airway through the carbon to allow the air or...
I was fortunate to find a small tin box packed with wicks(aftermarket type) at a second hand shop marked 'Curtain Tassels?'. They were on a shelf...
:-k I wonder if the change in fuel tank sizes to the larger size was due to improving the reliability of the stove and the convenience of not...
Sounds like a blockage(more likely) or a loss of pressure through leaking seals. If it is a blockage, you may have to replace the wick inside the...
You nailed it John. Was that from memory or did you do a search? Either way, you would make a good detective. Cheers, John
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