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by Sgfpat
Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Brush Replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 477

Brush Replacement

Narrowed my problem down to the DC brushes what am I looking at to do it myself ? And how many brushes are on the DC side? The manual didn't specify how many just a part number.
by Sgfpat
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Ill try diffrent leads but they're brand new
by Sgfpat
Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:57 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Ive had it for 2 months now i picked it up off of craigslist for 200$ The guy couldnt tell me if it even ran a nice cleaning fresh plugs and an oil change she started up.Switch is on and functions cuts voltage on and off. I was getting 83v to my multimeter off my stubs
by Sgfpat
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

From what I understand if the unit sat for a while you have to flash the exciter but like I said before I'm good with small engine aspect but lack the electrical aspect
by Sgfpat
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Yes I have access to tools and a multimeter here's another thing as well I have to manually adjust the idle to use my tools I pulled the boards off and blew them out with canned air they look good no burns of damage . I'm terrible with the electric aspect of it
by Sgfpat
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Well i pulled it apart and cleaned out still nothing still reading I'm pretty sure the weld control board is bad and its Lincoln Part # G3660 is 843$ :( . On a good note I can plug my buzz box in and works very well
by Sgfpat
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Alright I'm going to have it looked at tomorrow after i test it
by Sgfpat
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

Alright I check that tomorrow now if the brushes are bad what am I looking at for replacement price wise?
by Sgfpat
Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

Re: No arc but leads are charged?

also all of my outlets are functioning
by Sgfpat
Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: No arc but leads are charged?
Replies: 15
Views: 3552

No arc but leads are charged?

Alright maybe just maybe this could be something minor I have a Lincoln Ranger 305G. I have power at my leads but cant strike and arc what could be my issue?
by Sgfpat
Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: TIG setup for Engine Driven
Replies: 2
Views: 862

TIG setup for Engine Driven

I have a Lincoln Ranger 305G and I was wondering what the best DC setup im not looking to run a cooler
by Sgfpat
Wed May 15, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1681

Re: Help

Well the carb was 309 straight from kohler I found one on eBay brand new for 150 and a new exhaust was 150 give or take 300 with all the nickel and diming with stainless bolts for the cover oil change ect. It's about to get a fresh paint job because she's rough looking
by Sgfpat
Wed May 15, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1681

Re: Help

Well I got everything situated I payed 200 bucks for the ranger and honestly an oil change some cleaning up it purs like a kitten and everything is functional.
by Sgfpat
Thu May 09, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1681

Re: Help

Thanks I have the manual printed out out the new carb on it and Lincoln doesnt seem to have anything on the motor or the linkage
by Sgfpat
Wed May 08, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1681

Help

I have a Lincoln Range 305 G with a kohler 22 HP I purchased without a carb. Would anyone have one and be able to snap a picture of how the linkage is connected to it? Thanks a bunch.
by Sgfpat
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: What process?
Replies: 8
Views: 1324

Re: What process?

The 6013 worked great ran it at 75amps I can't complain I got the buzz box for free
by Sgfpat
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: FNG
Replies: 9
Views: 915

Re: FNG

Alexa right now I'm working with stick all I have left is pipe 6011 I've completed mig tig flux and 7018
by Sgfpat
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: What process?
Replies: 8
Views: 1324

Re: What process?

I have a Lincoln 225ac I was thinking 6013 rods it looks like 28 gauge could be thicker my buddy sent a picture it could be heavier it's for a Polaris ATV
by Sgfpat
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:31 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: FNG
Replies: 9
Views: 915

FNG

Still relatively new to the trade started 8 months ago in a school setting focused on the basics no fabrication or repair. I'm 24 recently completed my contract with the Marine Corps a year and a half ago and my wife in the Coast Guard. Seems like theres a never ending supply of knowledge on here an...
by Sgfpat
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: What process?
Replies: 8
Views: 1324

What process?

What would you guys suggest welding a thin gauge ATV bumper with I've been enrolled in a welding program for 8 month now they just cover the basics and not much fabrication/repair. Is it possible to do with a buzz box or is it too much?