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Old 08-23-2016, 12:18 PM
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Default Meco aviator torch parts

Is there anyone that makes / sells parts for the old Meco aviator torches? I'm having a hard time finding tips /etc. for mine.
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Old 08-23-2016, 02:17 PM
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Randy I think Kent White (Crystallographic) makes a adapter to use Meco midget tips on a aviator, www.tinmantech.com. The aviator is a nice torch!
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Old 08-23-2016, 05:28 PM
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And buy Kent's tips as well. He has them specially made the way Meco made them before they sold out to Victor.

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Old 08-23-2016, 05:56 PM
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Goss made Aviator compatible tips for a while but they discontinued them a year or so ago. Might still be able to find some old stock somewhere.
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Old 08-27-2016, 05:29 PM
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Goss made Aviator compatible tips for a while but they discontinued them a year or so ago. Might still be able to find some old stock somewhere.
Aviator Jet parts are almost non-existent.
Yes, they were made as replacements - but not any longer.
I can send you a machined end to fit the Midget tips that you can add to any old Jet tip you choose. Insert steel rod the right diam after lopping off the tip end and graft on the Midget endpiece and the Midget tips will tighten right on.

I used to have some new valves but they are now gone, though I still have a handful of the torches, with 2? I believe are new.
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I know this is an old post but I own a aviator jet body with no tips. Does anyone know where I can get a tip so I can get the adapter and tips crystallographic mentioned.
I've been searching for a while now, with no luck.
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Old 02-21-2018, 10:16 AM
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They show up periodically on ebay.
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Old 02-22-2018, 07:51 AM
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Can someone tell me if an Aviator Jet tip is the same as a Aviator tip?
I'd hate to search forever only to find out I bought the wrong tip.
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