0960-0073 - Victor Fuel Inlet Bushing 9/16-18 LH x 1/4 NPT

Get Your Gear Back in Action with the Victor Fuel Inlet Repair Part

There is nothing more frustrating than a stripped thread or a damaged inlet putting your trusty torch or regulator out of commission right in the middle of a job. The Victor 0960-0073 Fuel Inlet is the exact replacement part you need to fix damaged fuel connections on your Victor equipment. Instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars for a brand-new regulator or torch handle, you can often solve the problem with this simple, high-quality brass fitting.

Safety First: The Left-Hand Thread
You will notice this part has "Left-Hand" threads on the hose connection side (9/16-18 LH). In the welding world, we all know the rule: Red hose, notched nut, left-hand thread. This fitting is designed specifically for your fuel gas—whether you are burning Acetylene, Propane, or Chemtane. The reverse threading ensures you can never accidentally hook up your oxygen line to the fuel inlet, keeping you and your shop safe from dangerous cross-connections.

Installation Tips
Installing this part is straightforward for anyone comfortable with shop tools. The 1/4-18 NPT side (the tapered pipe thread) screws into the body of your equipment. Since it is a tapered thread, it gets tighter as you turn it. You should use a gas-rated thread tape or sealant on the NPT threads to ensure a bubble-tight seal. However, never put tape on the 9/16-18 LH side where the hose connects; that side relies on the metal-to-metal seat of the hose nut for a seal. Once installed, always perform a leak test with soapy water or a leak detection solution before lighting up.

Why Choose Genuine Victor?
When dealing with combustible gases, quality matters. This isn't a cheap knock-off fitting; it's a genuine Victor component. That means the brass is solid, the threads are cut cleanly, and it will fit your Victor equipment exactly as intended. Keep a spare in your maintenance kit so a stripped inlet never shuts down your production line again.