Torch tip identification

[Phill Tibbetts]

I have an old cutting torch that works fine but needs a new tip. I've never seen one like this and can't seem to find one. No name on the torch that I can see. pics sent. Looks t be a 3/8 fine thread After you thread it in there is a locknut like Airco and others that screws up against the shoulder.

 

[Stan Coryell]

Never seen one that.

The one below looks like it. It says compatible with Meco.

Cutting Tip Acet Med PH | Oxy-Fuel | American Torch Tip https://share.google/EbdBnKj1iXhioxIsk

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

That's it thank you

 

[Stan Coryell]

No problem.

I'd like to see a picture of the torch. I used my share of cutting torches, never saw a tip like that.

 

[charlie n]

Here ya go. Back in the day you couldn't swing a dead cat and not hit a meco torch on a job around here. They were built in St Louis by Modern Engineering. Every school shop class, Mechanical contractor, steel erector, muffler shop, you name it. They had a store here in town. And any type of gas or air. Also Lincoln and Miller Welders. I 've bought several tips off eBay.

 

[Ray,IN]

Can it not be restored with a quality tip cleaner?

 

[miangus]

A good cleaning with the tip cleaners and some work with a flat file brings most tips back to original.

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

I finally got the plugged hole opened up. It was a small cutting tip so the holes were tiny. Had to use almost the smallest tip cleaner to open it and the tip cleaner would bend before breaking through. All is well now, thanks to all.