Blow Torch with my little Homelight Generator

[Storm 51]

I have a little Homelight military Generator (24-28 VDC Model # 20.5D28-23A) that I got a few years back. It had a crack in the fuel bowl which got fixed this summer. Attached to this generator was a little blow torch which I would like to get working, but there is nothing to identify it (the decal is almost completely gone, as you can see in the pictures). It has a little wick and bowl beneath outlet.

Does anyone recognize this little blow torch? The pressure pump still holds pressure. I have no idea what ti runs on.

Thanks for any help help or hints you have.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Looks like the old soldering torches that I have. They run on gasoline and I am sure you can find instructions and videos on how to light and run them online.

 

[timntrucks]

i have 2 of those in the shop.. but dont know how to start or run them.. i would be interested in knowing more about them myself so ill be watching this trend.. you say they hold pressure from the pump.. ill have to look at mine again. i have the tags on one that is readable if that would help out some

 

[Cape Coastie]

I have an old mechanics book that has the procedures for running these but it is a little lengthy. May be easier to search online. The hook on top is to hold the shaft of a soldering iron and that will allow the head to be positioned in the flame. Like the photo above.

 

[Storm 51]

I was wondering about that hook. This is definitely "old school" then. Cape Coastie, I would like some suggestions for google searches, if you have them.

Timntrucks, I would love to see the tags and decals on these soldering torches if you have them.

Thanks,

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[timntrucks]

i will get them both our tomorrow and take some pics to post. mine look like cape coastie's as mine are not military. ill get a close up of the name tag

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Those sure are cool.
The kind of look like bomb waiting for the fuse to burn, but that just me.
Still neat though

 

[Cape Coastie]

There are several good videos on YouTube and I am sure there are written or copied to the web. Search " how to operate or use an antique blow torch". Very interesting playing with them just be careful!

 

[timntrucks]

not sure i would want to use one but they look cool. its storming here so search time was cut short but the one i found didnt have the label on it.

 

[macona]

My dad has one identical. You put gas in, pump it up and open the valve with the little plate in the slot of the nozzle. This causes gasoline to fill the trough below. You light it and pull the plate out and the burning gasoline in the trough heats the vaporizer. After a few minutes the flame coming out of the end will get more powerful and you adjust the valve to get the flame you want.

 

[rosco]

Not too much too them to be apprehensive about. They were prevalent in the plumbing trades soldering or melting the lead pots, before propane was common. Macona nailed the start-up. Great independent heat source, regardless of conditions. They have brewed many pots of coffee. I believe some versions ran on kerosene or stove oil.

 

[phil2968]

not sure i would want to use one but they look cool. its storming here so search time was cut short but the one i found didnt have the label on it.

Tim, that one runs on kerosene. My dad has some like that one. Have not been lit in forty years.

 

[Storm 51]

Well, this looks like another little winter project to keep boredom at bay. This came with my little generator unit, and now that I got the generator fixed over the summer, I'll start playing with this little blow torch.

I remember seeing these little blow torches in the cartoons when I was a little kid and always thought they were so cool. Now, 60 years later I'll final get to play with one!

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