Try the site Old Coleman Parts, if you are looking for a new generator.
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, then its a duck. It matches the description of an Optimus 8R, in all respects....
Great post Mr Monkey, I have to say I do feel envious that you had a month in Antarctica. Cheers from Simon Foxxx (Christchurch)
For some reason the Optimus 80 is one of my favourite stoves, along with the 8R. Happy memories of using them over 40 years ago, I suppose.
The FettleBox provides excellent service, postage to New Zealand is only sbout 2 weeks for the replacement Viton rubber seals.
This stove looks like a P71 "shorty".
I am a Kiwi and would be pleased to attend a stove meeting. Cheers Simon Foxxx Christchurch
Hiya Mr Doc Mark, For some reason I am fascinated by the Primus 71 and Optimus 80 stoves. I have seven Optimus 80's from 1950's to 1970's and...
"Fries the fish you angle". Somewhat quaint English :)
Hiya Hunter Stovie, Looks pretty good performance to me. Why do you say that full power is actually too high? Cheers Simon Foxxx New Zealand
Hiya Soto Stove owners, I am in possession of the Muka, Windmaster and Stormbreaker. Upon contact with Soto by email, I have experienced very...
Good evening Sefa, I made an inquiry over two years ago, when I was fettling an Enders 9060 stove. I fixed the pump cup washer, and sold the...
I have used the gas valve on my Muka stove, and it works well. Caution though, after the stove is lit, turn the valve and cylinder upside down so...
Hiya Team, If you really want a high quality stove, try a Soto, excellent customer service too. Cheers Simon Foxxx
I used these in my Primus gas lantern. Definitely 1980’s vintage.
You have a fine specimen there, Staffan. Treasure it. I have an earlier unused model with the wire supports, and a user with the X pattern...
Please be careful, if you are using a gas torch. No one wants to hear that this action has caused an ignition.
Hiya Team, I have paid around NZ $600.00 for an Optimus 199 stove. Am I nuts? Please don't tell my wife ☺
@EdWinskill, There have been similar industrial accidents here in New Zealand, with complete loss of eyesight the outcome. Cheers Simon Foxxx
I urge people not to add lye (caustic soda or sodium hydroxide) to hot water for cleaning anything. Lye generates a lot of heat when dissolving...
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