Any ideas on age, bringing her back or swapping burner for a roarer? I assume what I see is the lower half of a silent (pathetic!!!) burner?...
Thanks. I do have a very old No. 1. Will check the I.D. and report. Anyone want to pick these up cheap? Flame spreaders do not appear to be...
Hi, and thanks. Yes, it is the OD. My very old No. 1 has smaller OD.
Hi, Gents. I needed a new burner for my old Optimus No. 1, and came upon these, which say "Portugal" on them. Unfortunately, the thread O.D. is...
Actually looks good
You make a compelling argument.
Yup. Looks good, too.
I had a similar wxperience w Katadyn. Patronize them.
I am such a poor CCS researcher
I am guessing many of you know this, but news to me. #2 clock key works well, looks good. $6 on Amazon
Wow. That’s a veritable Förgätmigej !
Show-off ((:))
I have a new and old one. The windscreen on the new one isn’t actually brass, it seems, but some kind of lighter, yellowish Metal. Still a great...
Very good! Thanks. is the body of the spindle (inside) the same size as the later 123R's too, or is it also of a smaller diameter?
Gents First, let me say how grateful that those on Olympus condescend to instruct mere fettling mortals as frequently and patiently as they do....
Tks, guys
What profile am i trying to achieve by grinding the point?
Thanks much. Aa a gift, won't send back, but may work the spindle a bit as you said. Tks.
Are cast ones iron, bronze or other?
It probably lasts for at least a minute. All the while i am cranking it as hard as possible to the right.
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