Algonquin Adventures / msr pocket rocket stove flame issues

**Posted by swedish pimple** 7/11/2024 1:47 pm

the flame is constantly 6/8 inches high,, i cannot reduce the flame to the proper operating level,,
yellow flame syndrome ?
any one out there have any insights regarding this stove and the way that it is behaving??
thanks cheers

**Posted by RobW** 7/12/2024 10:05 am

That sounds like what my BBQ does when the burner is worn out and is getting bigger holes in it.

**Posted by swedish pimple** 7/12/2024 10:53 am

yes,, my bbq does the flame trick,, i blasted the pocket rocket burner and the whole stove with high pressure air hose,, nothing,, the guy at wild rock outfitters in peterborough thinks he knows the problem, i am saddling up the palomino for a trip into town to have the stove looked at,,

Last edited by swedish pimple (7/12/2024 10:55 am)

**Posted by RobW** 7/12/2024 1:54 pm

My next guess is a bad seal with the fuel canister that is pulling air in with the fuel. Maybe a worn o-ring that can be replaced?

**Posted by Rob** 7/16/2024 11:53 am

Curios, how old is the stove and how did you make out with it? Fixed or time to buy a new 1

**Posted by scoutergriz** 7/17/2024 6:27 am

sounds like a worn needle valve to me..

**Posted by swedish pimple** 7/18/2024 10:42 am

update ,, pocket rocket stove problems
     scott , from wild rock outfitters in peterborough ,,, filled out some paper work for the gang at m.s.r.
   scott then handed me a new stove off the self,,
i did not see that coming ,, i am very pleased with the service from wild rock,, just awesome
   thanks for all of the insights /suggestions/ support about my stove,,
   headed to algonquin monday

**Posted by tentsterforever** 7/24/2024 5:19 pm

@ Rob. I’ve had the pocket rocket for 20 years, use it on every trip and no issues with it at all ( yet). It has cooked meals for 4 in the early years, currently mostly for 2, 3x a day.

**Posted by Jdbonney** 7/25/2024 3:32 am

swedish pimple wrote:
update ,, pocket rocket stove problems
     scott , from wild rock outfitters in peterborough ,,, filled out some paper work for the gang at m.s.r.
   scott then handed me a new stove off the self,,
i did not see that coming ,, i am very pleased with the service from wild rock,, just awesome
   thanks for all of the insights /suggestions/ support about my stove,,
   headed to algonquin monday

That’s great. Wild rock is excellent and clearly MSR stands behind their products. Since I have the same stove, nice to know.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kayakcamper · **Posted by Uppa** 7/25/2024 2:35 pm

The threading on my pocket rocket is starting to go. I can still get it screwed on to a fuel cannister and once attached it works fine, but every time now it's a pain in the butt to screw it on successfully, and I lose fuel in the process when it's threading badly. Maybe I'll see if I can get mine replaced too...