Hi folks,
In an effort to stay legal during summer fire season, and avoid cold weather complications, I bought a used MSR whisperlite on Craigslist to use in lieu of the alcohol stove. I knew when I bought it wasn't a shaker jet, and I've read on another forum that the yellow fabric-sheathed fuel line indicates its a first generation.
On the first attempt to light it, the fuel bottle gurgled from where the hose would connect as soon as it was pressurized, and it formed a small puddle of fuel beneath the connection with the hose connected.
I'm guessing the o-rings are dried up and need to be replaced, but from what've seen, the pump assembly is a little different on newer models than this one. I've found o-rings in the form of an annual maintenance kit online, but I wonder if these o-rings will work in my older pump.
If not, will a newer pump work in this old stove and fuel bottle combo?
Any help is greatly appreciated.