Yes, there is also a wire. I reused the wire and made a new wick from 100% cotton butchers string. If it's necessary to reuse the mesh then i will...
Thanks guys! I didn't know a good one from a bad one. I've never made a wick so this would be a good time to give it a go. This wick was wrapped...
This wick is a bit brown at the tip. Is this bad enough that it should be replaced? [ATTACH]
It took me a couple tries. Didn't seem to get it preheated enough to vaporize the kero. But finally... [ATTACH]
I don't have a 500, so I can't compare. But you need a 400 and 502!
Very controllable. Simmers well. Maybe not as well as a 400, but very good.
Hahaha! I have no idea how the bourbon on the rocks sneaked into the photo!
The flame shot! And a word about my paint. I used VHT 2000 deg. F. primer and paint. I let the paint air cure for 7 days. Then I oven cured it per...
Murph, I got the decals from Old Coleman Parts. Flames tomorrow!
I picked up a pretty rough Coleman 502 from a friend and decided to spiff it up a bit. Here are a few before and after photos. This will be a...
Hahaha! You guys don't sound very optimistic about my chances of survival! I guess I should just give in. Thank goodness I have a wife who is,...
This addiction could get ridiculous, but then I know I'm preaching to the choir! Having acquired a couple Sveas and a Coleman 400, I now find...
The leather pump cup on my 502 project has been sitting for years in old oil. It's not dried out or cracked, in fact it's in good shape...but, it...
Greatly appreciate the offer, Doc, but I agree that this is something I should learn to do. I'll get some orders placed.
I posted this photo before I saw your response, Doc. Much appreciated! This style... [ATTACH]
Note to self: Do not try to remove the valve on a Svea 123 the same way as I do a 123R...by chucking the valve in a vise and unscrewing the tank....
Would this be the proper kit to buy? http://www.fettlebox.co.uk/optimus-primus-etc-stove-service-kit-a.html
Photos forthcoming, Doc. I will definitely replace the fuel cap gasket. I've also seen a couple kits in the fettlebox and on ebay that contain...
Don't get me wrong, I'm not unhappy with it at all. The lipstick is a two piece design where the nut can slide off. From what I understand, Primus...
Thanks guys! On to the next project then. :thumbup:
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