I'm not a "gassie," but wow - my compliments on a really well done, clear and detailed tutorial. Really excellent work! Must have taken some time...
The first Whisperlites had fabric-covered hoses, colored white (or tan) and later black. The early Internationales also had a fabric-covered...
If it was used, I would have come to exactly that same conclusion - that a previous owner had done something to it to change the position of the...
If memory serves, REI acquired MSR in 1981. The Firefly was introduced in 1983 (or maybe late '82). I do know for sure that the recall for the...
I agree. Other than the remote fuel tank, they're different beasts - seems like there's the 9/G/XGK branch, and then the Firefly/Whisperlite...
This is really interesting. Let me, just for the sake of discussion, roll out a theory to get things started, and then let’s see where that...
Really, really interesting!! Great find, Duane! Would love to see the rest of the newsletter. The pic of the 9A looks like the burner bell is...
Here's a pic. It's always worked fine, and I reckon I don't have a reason to try to adjust the alignment, since I have other 123s with a...
I'd never really paid this much attention before, but the valve stem on my Opti 88 is misaligned - or at least, it seems like it is. Instead of...
Okay folks - here's a couple of flame shots, while sitting out on the porch this evening. Sorry for the delay, but there was a BBQ to attend to...
Welcome, Todd! I'm no expert but I have never seen anything like that before. Any more details/action shots? John
Every once in a while ya get lucky, I guess. Spotted this for sale at the local farmer's market/flea market today. It was clearly a well-used...
OK, so I was concerned about the temp rating for a few reasons: First, I wasn't sure how hot it would get, so I was looking for something with a...
There's some helpful info here for potholder/windscreen and the adjusting wire (which I need to make but - alas! - haven't gotten around to it...
*Sigh* The metal braided fuel hose available from my local auto parts store is probably not suitable for this use - its temp range is only up to...
Interesting. I have 71 from 1961 (based on the date code at the base of the vaporizer tube) that also does not have a brass flame spreader....
Wow - this is really, really excellent. Bravo for an incredibly well-done tutorial! Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to illustrate...
There's lots and lots on what you're looking for in the Fettling Forum or the Fettling Master Class forum - a quick search should turn up a...
Thanks! That really helps. Based on a check of the local auto parts store, acquiring a suitable fuel line won’t be an issue, but as noted the...
Hi folks - I’ve searched in vain for some guidance on this, so if I’ve missed it I’m hoping someone can point it out. I was recently given an...
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