Primus 1020

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  1. Buckaroo

    Buckaroo Australia Subscriber

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    Got my hands on this Primus 1020, which has been sitting in the back of a garage for many years.

    It’s missing the pump but might be able to get one from fogas, unless anyone in Australia has some parts?

    Not played with one of these before so I’m looking forward to stripping it down!

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  2. Matti Kucer

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    Hi there!

    I also have a 1020 project in my garage waiting to be fettled.

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    Looking forward seeing Your progress.

    Regards Matti
     
  3. Buckaroo

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    Yours looks a little cleaner than mine @Matti Kucer !!

    I had hoped an Aladdin 1A pump might fit but the threads don’t quite match.
     
  4. Nils Stephenson

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    Looks to be a good project. I hope you can find a pump in Oz. Postage from overseas can be expensive and time consuming. Let me know if you need help. I've probably got something lying around with the same 'patina'.

    Btw, what year is it from?
     
  5. Buckaroo

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    I didn’t realise they are dated on the bottom like the stoves are… AD, so 1939? And wow, older than I expected!

    I might take you up on that offer thanks @Nils Stephenson , but I’ll get it running first to make sure it’s all ok - Looks like a few different pumps will at least fit to pressurise it
     
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    I have one also (AB) tried the pumps from 2 early Aladin 1As (flat top) 1 seemed to fit well will look again in daylight
     
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