Re: Vintage SA-200 Short Hood Welder

Well, y'all have pretty much echoed my thoughts.

I'll feel a lot better about spending money on it once I see it's
capable of striking an arc.

Also, thanks for the service company referrals!

Vernon

JTMcC wrote:
"Vernon" <vtuck@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Among the things I'm wondering are whether we should attempt to get it
to run just long enough to determine whether it will generate current.

Otherwise, I'm worried that we might spend the time and money
overhauling the engine, gas tank and radiator, only to discover that
the armature is fried.

Do y'all believe there is any compelling to reason to attempt to start
it or vice versa?


Thanks!
Vernon

If it was me, I'd get the engine manual, and the Lincoln manual that covers
the governor and carb. Then do a compression check and fire it up and use it
a bit first. Then rebuild it if you want.

JTMcC.



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