Photos or links of gas lens setups?

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I wanted to see if anyone has some photos or links to photos of their gas lens setups.  I will take a pic and show you why.  I wanted to try this last year, and did like it.  But, how my torch parts fit together doesn't seem right, somehow.  The white, plastic insulator between the torch and cup are not a one-way only fitup.  I have to fiddle around to get the pieces aligned just right so the tungsten is centered in the cup.  The plastic insulator contact area is curved and not flat.  So, it is not a flat to flat to flat tight fight. I also have to fiddle around to get enough threads exposed for the cup to engage. I have a feeling the insulator is not correct for my torch. This torch is a stock, air-cooled one that came with my LE Precision Tig 225.  If I am right, is there a website to find the correct part numbers that I can take to a LWS?  The shop I bought my parts from is reputable and supplies the best fabricators in town.  Since I was starting out, maybe they just gave me what would work, but maybe not the best choice?  I don't know.  I don't blame them, as it may be me! I think a pic may be the most helpful thing to assess my fix. Thanks for any suggestions.
Reply:The only ones I've got are of my WP17. Are these what you are loooking for? Attached Images.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Yes.  Let me take some of what I have and see what you think.
Reply:I had the same problem, recently refitting a medium gas lens to my torch and I thought their was a mistake with the washers.They do fit well but not the way the handle was cast for regular nozzles or the way expected but the seal is good. Attached Images
Reply:You need to run the original insulator on the torch, as well as the insulator for the gas lens cup.  It's the same setup as a standard cup, only the gas lens needs the separate insulator to provide the seal, since they are not contoured on the bottom like a standard cup.This is the correct configuration:
Reply:With the gas lens screwed down firmly, my cup won't engage the threads of the lens.  I have to slightly unscrew the lens to allow the cup tighten to the lens. I have to leave a gap like in the first photo.  If the gas lens is tightened as in the second photo, the cup cannot engage the threads of the lens. Attached ImagesLast edited by TxDoc; 10-21-2010 at 06:38 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by TxDocWith the gas lens screwed down firmly, my cup won't engage the threads of the lens.  I have to slightly unscrew the lens to allow the cup tighten to the lens. I have to leave a gap like in the first photo.  If the gas lens is tightened as in the second photo, the cup cannot engage the threads of the lens.
Reply:Here is a pic of the different sizes. Attached Images
Reply:Happy to see I'm not the only one running a gas lens that doesn't appear to fit torch. Although it appears odd, I've had no problems. Not to hi jack butt....I bought a mixed lot of welding supplies at an auction and there are many of these gas lens components. Can any one tell me how these parts are to be configured? Attached ImagesMiller TrailBlazer 251Miller HF-250-1Miller MaxStar 150 STLHyperTherm PowerMax 380 plasmaLincoln PowerMig 180Millermatic 252Miller Diversion 180
Reply:Here is my 17 series torch and 2 series Ck.
Reply:Originally Posted by SlowreactionHere is my 17 series torch and 2 series Ck.