Dear Members,  While working on removing the outside metal valve seats on
Simplex pneumatics I realized that the heat tool I use is really
effective, and I would like to share the info on it so others may share
in the fun.

The tool is called Ultatorch. I have model UT-100SI.  The description is:
Flameless heat tool and soldering iron, self-igniting butane, equivalent
to an 80-watt soldering iron.  Specifications: Overall length w/soldering
tip 10.3", w/heat tip 9.8".  Weight when filled 5.5 oz., approx. temp
w/soldering tip 482-932 degrees F., w/heat tip 1202 degrees F., capacity
28ml, operating time at #3 setting 3 hrs.  Temperature is adjustable.

With this flameless tool I simply heat the shellac seal around the metal
valve seats (Simplex, Ampico, etc.), insert a valve gapping tool, and
with gentle, even pull, lift the seat off the valve.  An entire set of
metal outside valve seats can be removed with no damage in about 45
minutes.

The tool is also great for many other heat applications such as
straightening hammer shanks.

I bought mine through Grainger for about $75.00.  If anyone would like to
locate a Grainger near them, I have the state-by-state listing.  Just
e-mail me and I would be glad to look up the listings for your state.

Debbie Legg