YES!! :D/ Used 0000 steel wool to polish spindle end, had a clean burn without the needle, reset the needle to what i think is five, and it...
Read advice given. Fired it twice away from the metal box and could see that the leak was definitely coming through the jet. Removed moving parts....
Thanks, everyone, for your advice and guidance. Medical emergency in family, so Optimus 111t fettle must wait a couple of weeks. Seab
Will have to wait until weekend to take it apart, but will look at spindle, packing, clicks and gunk. I turn it off clockwise; can see needle...
Dave, Thanks. Will do that. Seab
I have an (Old Grouch, USMC) Optimus 111T which, when primed with denatured alcohol, lights and burns well (blue flame) on kerosene. I can't see...
:) I disassembled the burner. Near the end of the shut-off valve stem, right where the taper begins, there was a ring of hard crud which was...
Thanks, each of you, for taking so much time to advise. Am taking a brief break from my "honey-do" list to read replies. Thanks, Ron, for the...
Finally caught time to take everything apart. Nipple threads were gunked. Nipple hard to remove.Carefully cleaned threads on body and nipple....
Bolexguy..... I need to check the threads and really clean them, which I have not. Stove was sitting in a shed for many years before being given...
Found search references to using a bit of Permetex on nipple threads to insure a seal. I'm having a problem with an 8R. Does Permatex seal the...
I do. home-made of brass rod milled out to fit NRV. Works well. Hank
Thanks again for the comparison photo, Jeff. Filed off the sixth tooth and the needle fits perfectly at four teeth down. More adjustment of the...
Jeff, Thanks much. I will do the cut off with the six tooth needle I have, and also order a new 2457, so I have a spare. Really appreciate the...
I have a 111T bought used. Little control over height of the flame. I have read a lot on this forum about needles and saw this thread. Mine came...
i needed that hint for today. worked perfectly. thanks. hank
Thanks. I just found Kerophile's "secret" recipe and plan to use it myself on a well-tarnished, well-traveled 111T, along with a new paint job....
Sorry, I am emoticon challenged (apparently). Meant IT LOOKS GREAT. Hank
shock Absolutely beautiful. White vinegar and ?? Hank
Paul, that is great to hear. Thank you. Hank
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