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I can only hope for as much. 90 is a good long time to have fun in this world. Speaking of old timers, found this Wednesday. Late 40's I guess.
Found this at an estate sale this morning.
^^ I got one of those a couple of months ago at the local swap meet. Am I right in thinking it needs a specific
bottle type? Can it be adapted for use?
bottle type? Can it be adapted for use?
It seems pretty specific to me, but I am new at this game.
Does this look like it would work?
Kovea LPG Adaptor, Small, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFPISZW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6GJ7vbD3RB6GR
Kovea LPG Adaptor, Small, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFPISZW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6GJ7vbD3RB6GR
Party pooper.
We sacrificed a virgin tonight - my NIB 426C was fired for the first time.
It worked perfect, straight from the box. Didn't even have to oil the pump or replace the cap gasket.
It worked perfect, straight from the box. Didn't even have to oil the pump or replace the cap gasket.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Well, she waited 55 years for this moment. I hope you were up to the task.
I used a gentle flame, lots of buttery lube, and a soft touch. In no time at all, she was a hot gooey mess...
Damn, that is so wrong. Funny, but wrong.
Picked up a 426B this weekend for $20. She's rusty, but looks complete. Need to disassemble this along with the other two lanterns to refurbish.
Steal for a Jackson!
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
That's a great stove, and definitely a stove for a wagon. The B an C are the two best they ever made.
Time to figure out electrolysis to completely de rust it, and then a new paint job. I can send you a new seal for the fuel cap, and a new pump leather. The generator may be good, but before you use it hard, I would take it apart and clean it, brush the carbon off the spring, and make sure the cleaning needle is intact.
That looks like a possibly original generator with that brazed on nut. That's cool and worth saving. Looks like you need a new knob though.
Time to figure out electrolysis to completely de rust it, and then a new paint job. I can send you a new seal for the fuel cap, and a new pump leather. The generator may be good, but before you use it hard, I would take it apart and clean it, brush the carbon off the spring, and make sure the cleaning needle is intact.
That looks like a possibly original generator with that brazed on nut. That's cool and worth saving. Looks like you need a new knob though.
Nice score! Now you need a stove stand and a 242 to store inside.
Thanks guys, and thanks @Cruiserdrew for the offer, I may take you up on that 
There is a plastic knob with a brass center in the bottom of the stove for the generator. Not sure if it's original.
The big question is whether I should replace the 425E in my drawer setup for this bigger 426B!
There is a plastic knob with a brass center in the bottom of the stove for the generator. Not sure if it's original.The big question is whether I should replace the 425E in my drawer setup for this bigger 426B!
TrickyT
Hate that mud...
A better way to look at it is that now you've got a choice when you're headed out on a trip. For me, if it's a short trip with just the wife I grab my 425E. If it's a long trip with a larger group I always grab my 426C. And if you have a griddle it will work better on the 426 as the burners are spaced closer together.