Lighting a "Detroit Torch & Mfg. Co." Gasoline BlowTorch

[sleestalk]

What if you used high octane alcohol ??

[BigAgitator]

I just bought a Lenk model 15A, not to be confused with the turner t-15A

It has 2 valves but on mine, the lower valve is used for filling the priming pan.

I wonder why yours has 2 valves. The only ones that I heard of that had 2 valves either filled the pan with 1 valve or had 2 jets, one of each to be controlled by a knob. Thoughts?

[BigAgitator]

That's a nice lookin' torch. I love the ones with the two valves. Mine only has one.

Just yesterday, I had some large frozen bolts that wouldn't come apart with the impact wrench. Propane just wouldn't do the trick so I broke-out the gasoline torch and got 'em very very hot. The bolts came apart like a charm!

[northerbrewer]

Avoid working on a burning torch.

If something leaks or needs adjustment turn it off and allow it too cool.

These things are old. If you crack something you could end up with a real fire on your hands.

Also avoid pumping if you can when its burning a check valve failure could splash you with burning fuel

[anthacdc]

nice video, but my blow torch doesnt have a flash pan, but the tank has a indent is this were i heat the nozle with some gasoline?

[TheKirbot]

@anthacdc

It depends...

Does it have 2 valves like this one?

If it does, it might be a quickstart.

If not, the pan is probably just missing.

I don't think any of them used an "indent" on the tank, but without a picture I can't be sure what to tell you.

[anthacdc]

@TheKirbot no it doesnt have to valves, no valves accualy, anyway i have figured it out i asked the guy i brought it off, im going to make a video soon

[TheKirbot]

@anthacdc Sorry I didn't see your other reply until just now.

No valves?

Then I'm going to assume its a small torch.

In that case it just may be complete, if your still wondering about it, send me a picture at KirbotC@gmail.com, I might be of more help if I can see it.

I looked at your videos and didn't see one about it.

[FireDropTechnologies]

works alot like my steam boilers burner, one made from coleman components.

[jorgenSve]

Pardon me for making a comment about the 'extra' flames in the preheating cup and around the valve.. A little leak there =)

Really good blow! :)

I like this! I am also a member of the Forgasarforeningen! That's where I found your link!

I just have to get me a digital video camera!

This is a good initiative to spread the knowledge about those old interesting technical treasures!!

Well Done!

[Pyroman1990]

@jorgenSve LOL! I never thought reading "That was a really good blow"; someone would be reffering to a blow torch