I have an 8R too. Needs a bit of fettling but looking forward to getting in out there cooking our brekkie. Me n the Mrs love out getting out and off-grid so it will be very useful! Great video!
today is winter solstice 2019. this ia an older video. i’m commenting here in 2019 because i really like the little Optimus8R. anytime out in the woods cooking is a great day. stove on✌️😎🍜
Hey brother great video thanks couple safty things try never to have tank filler cap facing u if it let's go you directly in fire ball .I've run them for years and allways check filler cap gasket .got to love the old stoves I've run them in winter well below zero. .
Those are neat old stoves. I had one when I was a teenager that I used a lot for camping. I'd forgotten all about that old stove. Mine worked really well.
Coyote Works Thanks bro. I really like the stove. It works great. I don't use it much because it's so old and I don't want anything to happen to it. I might take it camping with me once or twice a year. Sometimes I take it with me on vacation to make coffee at the motels.
These stoves are made to be used. I've had mine now 45 years (bought new) and it is still in regular use. The only maintenance / repair on the stove during this time was, about 10 years ago, replacing the Graphite Seal in the Burner Control Valve Stuffing Box. The Fuel Tank Valve Cap Gasket needs replacing .. after 45 years, not a bad run. Have ordered a couple via my Outdoor Shop.
That is an awesome little stove Robert! I love old stuff like that. I'm gonna look on ebay to see what they have for old, little stoves. Thanx for showing.
Wish i could have seen lunch :-(... I have had a 8-R for many years,love that little stove! Niice cook kit you have put together thanks for showing. Greg.
I was in a sporting goods store recently and seen they still make the Optimus but it is the canister type. It would be great if they made the 8r again.
I was born in 52 and would really like to find a set like yours. If you're interested in selling your cooking kit,let me know! ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam
love that stove there.....don't ever get rid of it, it's way too special. Nice pot set, how much water will the large one hold? I like the watchband as i am a paracord freak. That stove sounds alot like my msr dragonfly....on high it sounds like a jet plane...but it is very adjustable....from one candle power to full roar. Now on to part 2.
I see lots of parts availability. I like the idea of buying one to restore. Love the brass look. I can't see myself ever "packing" that, but it might be really great on a Jon boat trip to the gulf. ;-)
You just fill the priming pan with spirts and light it. The heat from the pan will draw the fuel from the tank and pressurize itself at the same time. The pump is handy in colder weather.
David Fletcher I use the crown brand of fuel. It's suppose to be the same as coleman but I think it burns better. I personally haven't used it in cold weather but I've herd of other people that use it in the winter. I think it will just take longer to pre heat it. Some of the optimus have a pump that would help in colder weather.
+CharlieTango 1 Thanks Ray. I was watching some videos this morning and they makes a small 3d printed cap that you can put on instead of the flame spreader and it burns very quite. It also makes it better for simmering.
yes I have already seen it, I think it was rather cold for it, but did it eventually get going?? or maybe it needed the jet pricking out!! it does state that those 3d printed caps do slow it down on boiling time, but hey!! who's in a hurry. atb Ray
Hey brother great video thanks couple safty things try never to have tank filler cap facing u if it let's go you directly in fire ball .I've run them for years and allways check filler cap gasket .got to love the old stoves I've run them in winter well below zero. .
ireland66613 Thanks bro. I'll definitely keep that in mind from now on. I hadn't really thought about it. Best to be safe than sorry. Thanks. Atb. Robert
I have an 8R too. Needs a bit of fettling but looking forward to getting in out there cooking our brekkie. Me n the Mrs love out getting out and off-grid so it will be very useful!
Great video!
today is winter solstice 2019. this ia an older video. i’m commenting here in 2019 because i really like the little Optimus8R. anytime out in the woods cooking is a great day. stove on✌️😎🍜
Hey brother great video thanks couple safty things try never to have tank filler cap facing u if it let's go you directly in fire ball .I've run them for years and allways check filler cap gasket .got to love the old stoves I've run them in winter well below zero. .
Off to watch part 2😉👍🏻😎🔥
Those are neat old stoves. I had one when I was a teenager that I used a lot for camping. I'd forgotten all about that old stove. Mine worked really well.
Coyote Works Thanks bro. I really like the stove. It works great. I don't use it much because it's so old and I don't want anything to happen to it. I might take it camping with me once or twice a year. Sometimes I take it with me on vacation to make coffee at the motels.
These stoves are made to be used. I've had mine now 45 years (bought new) and it is still in regular use.
The only maintenance / repair on the stove during this time was, about 10 years ago, replacing the Graphite Seal in the Burner Control Valve Stuffing Box.
The Fuel Tank Valve Cap Gasket needs replacing .. after 45 years, not a bad run. Have ordered a couple via my Outdoor Shop.
That is an awesome little stove Robert! I love old stuff like that. I'm gonna look on ebay to see what they have for old, little stoves. Thanx for showing.
Wish i could have seen lunch :-(... I have had a 8-R for many years,love that little stove!
Niice cook kit you have put together thanks for showing.
Greg.
Very nice lil setup you got there.
Thanks bro. Love the stove.
I found it at a local flea market for 30.00.I don't know what it is worth but I liked it and had to have it.
Great vid i use my 8r allwinter used it today here in ma only 12 out works great thanks brother
nice one mate enjoyed off to part two atb alb
Thanks bro.
Awesome ness
Thanks Steve.
@@BluegrassBushcraft Cheyenne!
Lunch is on Part 2 and is coming up next.
Wish they still made the 8R stove.I have a Svea 123.Same burner different tank system.Works A OK.Enjoy your 8R.
I was in a sporting goods store recently and seen they still make the Optimus but it is the canister type. It would be great if they made the 8r again.
They do still make it. On amazon at $219
I was born in 52 and would really like to find a set like yours. If you're interested in selling your cooking kit,let me know! ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam
my 8r fits inside my 1953 cook kit!!!
Yes. I have been carrying it in my mountain cook kit also.
Great combination.
love that stove there.....don't ever get rid of it, it's way too special. Nice pot set, how much water will the large one hold? I like the watchband as i am a paracord freak. That stove sounds alot like my msr dragonfly....on high it sounds like a jet plane...but it is very adjustable....from one candle power to full roar. Now on to part 2.
Cool stove. Wide range of prices on Ebay. Let me know if you stumble across another one. Really like the model 99 also.
Great little stove.bro. If I see one I'll let you know.
I see lots of parts availability. I like the idea of buying one to restore. Love the brass look. I can't see myself ever "packing" that, but it might be really great on a Jon boat trip to the gulf. ;-)
Optimus 8R ! 好！一生の友です。
地球 46億年 Thanks for watching. Atb. Robert
could one Heat like is used in an alcohol stove?
David Fletcher I have used alcohol once. It burnt very well but very hot. I was afraid I would damage the stove but I really don't know.
don't you have to pressurize it with the pump first? I didn't see you do that.
You just fill the priming pan with spirts and light it. The heat from the pan will draw the fuel from the tank and pressurize itself at the same time. The pump is handy in colder weather.
what is the fuel ? will stove this work in 40 degree ?
David Fletcher I use the crown brand of fuel. It's suppose to be the same as coleman but I think it burns better. I personally haven't used it in cold weather but I've herd of other people that use it in the winter. I think it will just take longer to pre heat it. Some of the optimus have a pump that would help in colder weather.
@Rockeroutdoor.
Yer Robert, that's how they should sound, just like a helicopter.
+CharlieTango 1 Thanks Ray. I was watching some videos this morning and they makes a small 3d printed cap that you can put on instead of the flame spreader and it burns very quite. It also makes it better for simmering.
+CharlieTango 1 Just uploaded a video Winter camp with the Optimus 8r. It will be in a couple videos.
yes I have already seen it, I think it was rather cold for it, but did it eventually get going?? or maybe it needed the jet pricking out!! it does state that those 3d printed caps do slow it down on boiling time, but hey!! who's in a hurry.
atb
Ray
+CharlieTango 1 That's my way of thinking. These days and times is all too fast paced. like to take the time to smell the coffee. LOL
have you got the web site for those silent caps?? only I came across it earlier today.
Hey brother great video thanks couple safty things try never to have tank filler cap facing u if it let's go you directly in fire ball .I've run them for years and allways check filler cap gasket .got to love the old stoves I've run them in winter well below zero. .
ireland66613 Thanks bro. I'll definitely keep that in mind from now on. I hadn't really thought about it. Best to be safe than sorry. Thanks. Atb. Robert