Nitrite rubber compound yes. It works well with most fuel but not so good with Naptha.
Exactly what I was thinking. Looks like the old seal is made of nitrite.
I checked the seal and yes indeed it seems to be the problem. I use white spirit (shelite) and i get the feeling the rubber they used in these...
Thanks, Have fiddled a bit with the pump so it's more effective but still have problem with fuel leaking out of the pump at the point where the...
I find the pump a bit hit or miss on the Motor Sich. Sometimes fuel leaks trough it and or does not seem to pump well. i.e. not raise the pressure...
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[ATTACH] The family assortment. Optimus 8R. Svea 123R. Soviet PT-1 and Taiwanese 8R clone. All great stoves but the Taiwanese copy's flimsy case...
I have one (8R)and also a Svea 123R, Soviet PT1 and Ukrainian PT3.
I was thinking maybe a stainless steel Bento Box. Liked all the ideas. Thanks Gentlemen.
I have a Taiwanese 8R which works well but the case is rusty and quite flimsy compared to Optimus or Russian PT1. I wish I could find an old case...
I thought about using nuts and bolts but the clearance between the tank and the case and bracket is pretty tight. I think I'll use pop rivets.
Thanks and you are quite right. It's Taiwanese but pretty good quality. And yes bitsa is same as hotchpodge. I.e. bitsa this, bitsa that. We also...
Pretty sure it's a Taiwanese made 8R clone now. I imagine that makes getting a replacement needle jet cleaner close to impossible. Have replaced...
On second thoughts you may be right. A few details not quite right. Still it cost next to nothing so worth fixing.
It's not a clone. The case just has a crappy paint job. All the treads are compatible with other optimus stoves I have.
[ATTACH] Running after replacing wick and a bit if a tidy up. The old wick was super tight and was breaking up in my hand leaving a powdery...
Got this sad looking 8R today cheap. The case is a bit rough and the bracket that clips onto the fuel tank a has broken off. It is sprayed with...
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Cheers Tony, Have done with multiple strands of cotton twine and wire twist 8R style. Replaced all the seals and it runs quite well though does...
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