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I'm going to start on a 4L60E transmission rebuild in a few weeks. I've done this a couple of times, but this will be the first time in my new garage where I have the luxury of a large covered work area, plenty of bench space and lighting, and I won't be under the gun to get it back on the road...

Two of the three places I reached out to came up empty. "Obsolete" is a term that came up both times. I really hate that word. I know there are likely better sealing materials these days, but I doubt the modern torches and regulators are as well built as these old timers. The 79 and it's...

Reached out to Harris. Very fast response but, as I expected, these items are too old for any parts or documentation to be available. Still waiting to hear from a couple of companies that supply Harris rebuild kits and parts. FWIW the Acetylene regulator is a 441P and the Oxygen regulator is...

Got the torch today. Its in better condition than the pics would indicate. Handle is a 23-A. Going to reach out to a few places to get a cutting tip and any rebuild kits available. Also picked up a 63-2 handle with a welding tip and some old Harris regulators I haven't even had a chance to...

That's a nice cabinet! I dig the color choice.

Have my new compressor hooked up - IR 5HP 80gallon. Basically the TSC model. Have a pile of sheet metal I was going to scrap, but it is just the right size for a blast cabinet. In the process of converting my flux core welder to MIG so now's a good time to put all the pieces together and...

Six months and I still haven't been using this thing. Up until a few months ago, I had been concerned about freezing but now there's no excuse. Made a few minor modifications, all in the pic if it loads. 1) Put an extension and a valve on the drain plug. Now I can drain the oil without it...

Thanks. I'll reach out to them once I've received it. Looking at the diagrams, I suspect the Model 79 is just a variation on the Model 73, but I could be wrong.

If these post, here are some pics

I just bought one on ebay. Cost me $40 which is a fair price I think considering the obscurity. If it's not usable then I'm not out a lot. Hoping with a little investment and time it will be a usable tool. I searched the web and I can't find a reference to a Model 79 by Harris. Based on the...

Never heard of space balls. Thanks for mentioning them. I don't have any current use for them, but I can see how they could be useful for some potential projects. Seems I learn something new just about every time I visit GJ...

I was just going to post this exact same thought.

Got this 5HP 80 gallon two stage IR compressor for Christmas this year. TSC seems to have them on sale every year. I got it a few weeks ago and have slowly been getting it ready to fire up. I know bolting it down is controversial, but I thought a lot about it and decided I'd rather be safe...

I grew up in NE Ohio where salt is spread liberally on the roads. Working on exhaust is one of the few things automotive that I just don't enjoy no matter what. That said, I still do it myself. I get better materials, better fit, sometimes a better price. It's worth the aggravation. I don't...

Thanks to all of you for your patient explanations. I understand a lot better now.

I understand how a larger ID on the connector is better for airflow. But would not every connector from the compressor up to and including the tool, would have to have an ID > .375 for there to be a difference between a 3/8 and a 1/2 hose? Otherwise the hose isn't the choke point, the smallest...

I've been reading about the high-flow connectors. None of them approach having a 1/2 inch hole. Doesn't the smaller hole in the connector negate a lot of the benefit of the larger hose? Seems as long as the connector hole is less than 3/8 then 3/8 vs 1/2 hose is kind moot. The Milton V for...

Just recently read about the high flow couplers. Now trying to decide which type to use since none seem to be locally available to drive the decision for me.

In the process of installing my new 2-stage 80 gallon IR compressor. Was thinking a hose reel (or maybe a couple) would be nice to have. I have a few air tools but my old compressor was never able to really run them so I have hardly used them. Hope to get more in the future, largest would...

Not sure. I used to get all mine at Sears. Then I started getting them on Amazon/ebay until Lowe's started selling them. Got some at Lowes. It's not something I paid attention to - isn't that why we have brand names in the first place - so you know what you're getting?