hue jass Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I need to heat the lift pin on my headstand and hammer it over about 20°. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 A map gas torch will do that. They can be picked up for 20 -30 bucks and handy to have around. Ive got one if you want to drive out here but the gas money youd spend would pay for the map torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) Thanks Todd, yea the gas would kill the deal. Map doesn't get any hotter than propane. Still looking for acetylene. Edited April 18, 2010 by hue jass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 i got one....best thing ever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chevysoldier Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Thanks Todd, yea the gas would kill the deal. Map doesn't get any hotter than propane. Still looking for acetylene.Mapp is hotterMapp gas produces a flame temperature of 5301° F (2927° C) and 2405 Btus. The maximum adiabatic flame temperature a propane torch can achieve with air is 2268 kelvins (1995 °C/3623 °F) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Thought I read it was same or lower. You have one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I just have a propane one. Haven't gotten around to switching to MAPP because we have an oxy/acetylene torch at the shop. It's not mine or else I'd let you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Yes, map gas gets much hotter than propane that why use a map torch instead. A map torch will take care of that pin for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) I guess I have to actually buy oneI just priced them - like $75. Fuck that. Edited April 19, 2010 by hue jass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 No you can get em cheaper check harbor freight tomarrow $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Check. It just sucks to have to actually buy the GD thing. I'll check and see if Wirthmans Junk Yard can let one of their chop guys help me or a body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 What do you have to heat? a headstand? What's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 There's no clearance between the front nose and fender for a steering-head stand to get in there without hitting. They all have the pin sitting at about 45°. I need to bend the pin up about 20° to use it.It's a front end stand that uses a pin that goes into the steering head and lifts from there so you can do forks as well as wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Bite the bullet and buy it, youll use again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 There's no clearance between the front nose and fender for a steering-head stand to get in there without hitting. They all have the pin sitting at about 45°. I need to bend the pin up about 20° to use it.It's a front end stand that uses a pin that goes into the steering head and lifts from there so you can do forks as well as wheels.Oh, I understand what you're talking about now.If you wanted to come out to Johnstown, my dad has an oxy/acetylene torch I'm sure you could use.Bite the bullet and buy it, youll use again.Or do this^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Man that would be perfect. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 PM sent and re-PM'ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Is that the Benzomatic torch thingy with the replaceable tanks? if so I have one if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Josh has me covered this week sometime - thanks bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 No problem. It's here if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Good to know. See ya Wednesday if you make it out to QSL for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Is this for a PitBull Stand? If so I might have the correct pin for you that I no longer use. If I have it I would happily send it to you for free, I got tired of fixing all my friends bikes for free and got rid of a ton of stuff thats not specific to my own motorcycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks a million, Josh! The angle was perfect, I chopped 5/8" off, broke the edges and polished it. It works just like planned. The acetylene got it so hot a couple taps with a carpenter's hammer was all the persuading it needed - that shit is nuclear hot!Sorry to hear about your pup. If you're anything like me you'll be sad forever. Let us know when you get another Golden - can't wait to meet 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks a million, Josh! The angle was perfect, I chopped 5/8" off, broke the edges and polished it. It works just like planned. The acetylene got it so hot a couple taps with a carpenter's hammer was all the persuading it needed - that shit is nuclear hot!Sorry to hear about your pup. If you're anything like me you'll be sad forever. Let us know when you get another Golden - can't wait to meet 'em.Outstanding! I'm glad it worked and that I could help you out. Actually I'm sad cuz I wanted to buy it off you j/kIt's gonna be awhile before I have the time and money for a dog. And my parents said they are done with anymore animals but I'll let you know when we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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