servicing a victor j torch

howdy,
I'm in the process of cobbling together an oxy acetylene torch setup so I can continue my frame project. I just bought a victor J50 torch off of craigslist. Although there isn't much about it online, it looks like a J27 or 28, except the knobs come directly off the sides. I'm looking to do my due diligence and replace any o rings and whatnot before I send gas through it. The knobs assemblies, which are nutted, are a bit sticky, and obviously I can't just oil 'em. I'm wondering if anyone has had one apart, and would care to share their experience.

Thanks,

Nick

No oil !!!

I have used Victors for years - take them apart, wipe them down with a clean rag and a little alcohol and inspect & re-assemble.

Unless they won't hold a setting or something like that don't tear them down beyond what's required and don't over-tighten !!!

You don't want to get set on fire.


- Garro.

If the knobs are loose you can just tighten the "gland nut" to take up any slack between the packing ring and the knob shaft. I've been using a Journeyman torch for 20-some years without ever having to disassemble anything.

If you are buying all used stuff, you can usually drop a pile of regs, torch bodies, etc in a box at your local weld supply and they can do a full service. I need to send in some regulators myself.