Re: Old Lincoln Shieldarc


RoyJ wrote:
I was at a steam tractor show yesterday, back in the other exibits was a
diesel powered vintage Lincoln Shield Arc welder. Any one have some info
on it? (it was for sale!)

Info: Diesel powered, had 'Hercules' on the exhaust manifold casting but
'Shieldarc Diesel' on the crankcase cover casting. Gas pony engine for
starting run through a double 'V' belt, right angle drive and a bendix
engagement. Generator end was "SAE RATED 300 amps" at 40 volts and
1400rpm. Control box was calibrated to 375 amps.

The owner had torn it down, replaced one cylinder liner (reused the
piston), one injector, and the usual cleaning and painting. Eninge ran
perfectly, at idle you could almost count the revs.

Roy, do you know how much the seller wanted for it? Did you buy it or
are you interested in doing so? If not, contact me offline and advise
me of the seller's contact information if you still have it. I might
be interested in buying it. I collect old shorthood SA 200's and this
sounds like an early predecessor.
Bruce

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