RE: [Paddlewise] Stove Oil

I concur with Dana. 3-in-1 oil has always worked for me. 

Last September I spent an hour or more in camp repairing my old Whisperlite,
which had a weak flame. The first thing I did was lube the leather pump cup,
which had always worked before. When that didn't work, I replaced all the
O-rings and then cleaned the jet and hose. Finally I replaced the pump cup
with one from a repair kit that was nearly as old as the stove. Bingo! The
original had lasted 20 years or more, but it had finally worn out. 

That experience made me consider carrying a spare stove next trip. A repair
kit is lighter and more compact, but I figure I might not always have the
best conditions in which to disassemble and reassemble the stove or pump.
However, the Whisperlite stove is so basic and rugged that it seemed
pointless to buy a whole new kit. Instead, I bought a replacement pump,
which, because I carry it ready to use in a fuel bottle, takes up very
little extra space. 

By the way, the new pump uses a synthetic pump cup instead of a leather one.
I hope it lasts as long as the old leather one did. Also, the new MSR pump
doesn't fit my old Sigg fuel bottles, so I had to buy a new MSR bottle. 

Chuck Holst


Any light oil should do, 3 in 1 for example.  EVOO might work if you have an
extra virgin along on the trip.  I have used nose grease to lube the pump
leather.

Peace be with you,

Dana


Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:09:37 -0900
From: Robert Carter <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Stove oil

I am getting my camping gear ready for this years exploits and I am
needing a tube of the oil lubricant for my MSR Whisper Lite stove. The
lubricant usually comes in a small white plastic tube. I just need two
tubes but the only way I can find to buy it is to buy the full
maintenance kit for the stove. I have enough spare parts I just need the
lubricant. Does any one know where I can buy the tubes separate or what
kind of lubricant it is so I can buy the equivalent at the local
hardware store?

Bob
 

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