Not an expert, or even a very smart human being, but I did manage to get an old 123 working very well. I had lots of help from this site though!...
Omnifuel works great for simmering. As does the Svea 123, but it will run out of fuel sooner.
Hi all, Any ideas for an alternative to the Sigg Tourist Big Pot? I've got the little pot but that is slightly too small for my usual boils, but...
Sealed up the vaporizing tube with some plumbers sealant. Replaced seal in the fuel tank cap with 2 o-rings (just a stop gap measure until I get...
Hey all! The spindle is in two pieces, the long piece that the "key" attaches to and spins as well as a nut that goes over it. Does the packing...
Thanks for all the help, I recently acquired an old Svea 123 and while it still worked, it never built up enough pressure to really get going and...
Alright, got the vaporizer tube unstuck from the tank. Installed a new wick and fired her up. Works not bad, no worse than before except that...
Hey all, I went and picked up a nylon oil filter wrench to see if that would work, doesn't damage the stove, because it's simply encased in...
Thanks, I'll check out my local auto shop for some to use in the mean time. I'll end up ordering online so I can a little supply of them. I've...
Hey Guys, Thanks for the tips, I will be sure to look for lemon salt at the supermarket, I don't know if I've ever seen it, but worth a try. If...
Hi all! When removing the vaporizing tube to check the wick, will I be able to screw it back on without any graphite putty/packing? (also, is...
So far seems like the most failproof is MSR bottle with the holes and a tiny funnel. I admit that going funnel-less was tempting, but I'd rather...
Thanks for all the input guys! I'm going to purchase a MSR bottle with the holes in the cap and that should be good. Anybody have a source for...
Hi all, I've recently rebuilt and refurbished a fairly old Svea 123, complete with homemade replacement adjustment key. I haven't taken it out on...
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