Hi @OMC I believe that this is an early Op.111B Early Optimus 111B. mid 1950s Best Regards Kerophile.
...Burner [IMG] Knee's Schmel 4 [IMG] Colin McCarthy's Optimus 111B [IMG] Ben Hall's Coleman 460 Handy Gas Plant [IMG] elcarlstono's...
1980 1980's Optimus still offers 111 roarers "Optimus 111 Expedition Stove" that, and the 111B. Not sure if these 1980 111 offerings may match the...
re OP and Kasper's "I think it is sad. Small little fire engines to fix with. I am a twostroke fixer so for Me this is like an engine that fix my...
[ATTACH] [IMG] Yesterday I went outside to boil some water for my tea. Optimus 111B and GSI kettle: a nice team for a nice steam;)
Hi @Migwar . Have a look at this thread: Optimus 111B with "111B Stamp" and Round Optimus Decal I think your Op.111b likely dates from late...
Optimus 111B, and all gasoline stoves fitted with a pump tube NRV.
@Jack Ryan As Doc Mark has said, the multifuel burner is a silent. The roarer burner like you have (and I have) is for kerosene/paraffin. There...
bump, with a few details that have emerged in this meanwhile (let us not forget early 111B revelations) updates to the kero roarer timeline...
Greetings, @Kasper Gustafsson , Welcome to CCS! I strongly recommend that you NOT use your Optimus 8 until it has been serviced, and the SRV is...
bump, several more details coming together (let us not forget early 111B revelations above) updates to the kero roarer timeline continues, that...
hello kerophile, that is early. i was checking the 111Bs in gallery. I didn't know ('til now) if they also had early and later priming hole.. they...
recap maybe:-k Q. "Is the jet and needle the same for the Optimus R8 and Optimus 111" A. "8R and 111 share the same jet size and thread." ok the...
Hi I've got an Optimus 111b that is nearly 65 years old, it's got a blockage in the main fuel pipe too the burner, no matter what I've tried I...
Looking for a decal for a restored 111B I was confused to see a decal on ebay sold by Juliand for a kerosene 111B. I've always thought the 111B...
Aloha, been away, fettled my 111b back to health. I need at least one support leg? Any leads? Also a jet tool? Cheers to the most awesome group!!!
That's a good question Kasper. Optimus had reasons behind changes maybe to promote newer models -or- as cost-cutting measures (reduce # of models)...
I can't seem to be able to undo the safety valve on the fuel filler cap to change the pip, none of my allen keys fit even with tape wrapped around...
I use one on the folding nine-panel 5” windscreens from the ‘Bay (see avatar). Cost is about $10-12. Leave the screen open around the tank for...
...of you made one yourself? Otherwise I’ll have a look on my Optimus 111B to see if that fits. I have yet to get the right adjustment on that...
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