Thanks Gary. I figured it would be a tight fit. Make my own?...now you've got my wheels turning.... :-k
Duane, That has the wrong end. This one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250842275932&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_543wt_1139...
Wow! Old age must be getting the best of me. I just realized that I asked this same question over a year ago. I sincerely apologize. The...
I would like to have a spindle control knob for my Optimus 99 in place of the key. Ideally, the type with the red knob that reads "Optimus" and...
Thanks.
I finally found my old Sigg fuel bottles. One dark red and one plain aluminum, both in perfect condition (except for the gasket). I plan on...
:mrgreen: That's one reason! :mrgreen:
Does anyone know if you can get a red handled spindle control knob that will fit into the case of an Optimus 99? If there is such a thing I'd be...
Yes, I suspect that the 123 is more efficient at heating the fuel tank as the windscreen gets hot and transfers that heat directly to it. On the...
OK, here's what I did. I loosened the stuffing box so that the spindle would turn freely. I re-set the needle to 3 clicks, then I tightened the...
I just bought the re-build kit from A&H and installed it a couple of days ago so I have brand new packing. The spindle that is installed is...
Steve, I took out the needle and it did burn maybe slightly more aggressively but, I'm still only getting 1/4 turn out of the spindle. If I...
Hi Rick! No, there were no flames where the valve screws into the tank. I think the 99 would have started getting stronger as the fuel tank...
Here is a link to a video of the 123R and the 99 burning side by side. I am very happy with both. I do note, however, that the 123R burns with...
:clap: SUCCESS!!!!!! I changed the jet and now it burns just like my #99. A compact, powerful blue flame. Really Nice!! I think the fettle on...
Thanks guys! I will change out the jet and give it another go. I used the yellow tape (worked great), assembled and fired up my #99...
OK guys, the video is ready and hopefully the link will work. Check this out and see what ya think. [media] Sorry it gets blurry a couple of...
I was just down at my local hardware store looking for the graphite tape...no luck, however, I did find a product called, yellow gas line ptfe...
Thanks Ron, I'll try to find some of that stuff. Lonnie
Hey Baja, Is teflon tape ok to use? Will it be adversely affected by the fuel in the tank or the alcohol/flame during the pre-heat? I don't...
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