such a welcoming crowd, i remember why i didn't visit this site for years. no i won't be putting it on ebay for some crazy price. despite the fact...
Can you guys not see the pictures I attached? It's not one of the ones with just "8R" embossed. It has the italic writing "Optimus" embossed too....
id add cash on top for the trangia, i basically threw it as an option as it might pique someones interest in parting with their duossal. but I've...
ok, but you can comment on the embossed version being rarer right?
I have a few optimus 8r stoves. but this one is a little unique with the embossed optimus logo. i had another similar a few years back that i got...
well ive just been offered another 8r for $8 plus shipping. in good condition, with the box and instructions. no rust. so i guess i will have two!!
to be honest i dont really need anything else. except maybe some non stick pans for my old trangia. i got the 8r for practical reasons, but i also...
yeh thats fine. i thought it would be normal, just checking that it was normal to be too hot to touch for more than a second or two. heres some...
yes i will get some pics tomorrow. i think i might still buy a new tank lid for it as when i had to take the one way valve apart it did a little...
well i got it going! i had to take apart the safety valve as it was leaking. i replaced the little bit of rubber as it was solid and all...
yes i quite agree, it looks very nice with the embossed logo. i wonder if there is an archive showing the years when they did that. i have seen a...
ok, thanks. im guessing its sometime in the 1960's.. but why is the embossed one more desirable? ill take some more pics once ive got it going...
in fact, ignore that, i have tried again and if i seal it more tightly with my lips i dont think any air is going through the valve in either...
are you saying because i can blow air through the tank lid i need to do this? if so, how do i open the lid safety valve? and what do i replace...
ok, i dont think i will rush to buy a new cap. as hopefully i will get it going without the pump. i knew it was only really for use as a back up...
hi, i took it apart as per that guide. well, didnt seperate the burner from the tank. ill do that if it still doesnt work. the needle is working...
in fact, i just found a video on youtube [media] and it seems to show i need a different cap for the tank to use the pump. does anyone know a...
i just got myself an old Optimus 8r in really mint condition for the bargain price of $15 CAD!!! im so happy. i placed a wanted ad on kijiji.ca...
does anyone know where to buy the midi pump for the 8R? its still mentioned on the SVEA page of the optimus web site, but cant see it as an...
hi, yes i think you outbid me on it. was it the 10 year old one never used? i was gutted, i didnt get home in tome to bid again on it..
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