AC Lincoln 225 arc welder GURU,,S000..............

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 I got an OOOPS with my long time Tombstone arc welder. At one time I thought I would replace the old arc welder with a lincoln 175 mig,,,but after many spools of wire,,i really still like that old arc machine,,,!!
 I was doing some work on my car trailer and noticed that the insulation on both the work and ground cables coming thru the front of machine were just about frayed in to and fixing to start arcing to the metal box,,,,!!
 I took the panels off that gave me access to the work and ground cable connections and made new ends after cutting back the frayed cables,,,Man,,that was close and most likely "SAVED" the welder and prolly me too,,,!! Assembled the panels and gave it a test run and,,,,and,,,,you cannot hardly turn the heat selector knob in front,,,!!  I did not move anything on that part of welder and can't figure why as it had worked great brfore I changed the cable ends,,,,????
 Finally used a flat screwdriver and wedged behind the selector knob and got it to switch but hung up soon as I removed screwdriver,,,,??
 What the hey,,,??

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desertjoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13705	Post Options Post Reply Quote desertjoe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: AC Lincoln 225 arc welder GURU,,S000.............. Posted: 5 hours 8 minutes ago at 12:35pm
	I got an OOOPS with my long time Tombstone arc welder. At one time I thought I would replace the old arc welder with a lincoln 175 mig,,,but after many spools of wire,,i really still like that old arc machine,,,!! I was doing some work on my car trailer and noticed that the insulation on both the work and ground cables coming thru the front of machine were just about frayed in to and fixing to start arcing to the metal box,,,,!! I took the panels off that gave me access to the work and ground cable connections and made new ends after cutting back the frayed cables,,,Man,,that was close and most likely "SAVED" the welder and prolly me too,,,!! Assembled the panels and gave it a test run and,,,,and,,,,you cannot hardly turn the heat selector knob in front,,,!! I did not move anything on that part of welder and can't figure why as it had worked great brfore I changed the cable ends,,,,???? Finally used a flat screwdriver and wedged behind the selector knob and got it to switch but hung up soon as I removed screwdriver,,,,?? What the hey,,,??

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Tbone95 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 12195	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tbone95 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3 hours 28 minutes ago at 2:15pm
	I don’t know…..must have the panels binding it somehow. Take off or loosen the panels and see what happens?

DMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 34049	Post Options Post Reply Quote DMiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 55 minutes ago at 3:48pm
	Opted to a 240v Suitcase Inverter welder, Never again will I go AC, Cleaner, faster, better performance. Old welders had their place, are out of the game these days. Sitting here on my Miller 210 Wire Feed, another great Choice on My part. Edited by DMiller - 1 hour 54 minutes ago at 3:49pm

steve(ill) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 88005	Post Options Post Reply Quote steve(ill) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 28 minutes ago at 4:15pm
	Joe, its been a few years since i used the Buzz Box... dont remember exactly how it is made.. When you TIGHTENED the LUGS on the new cables, did that put a little TWIST in the selector switch or is frame ? Might need to loosen the bolts and reposition.. Sometimes a washer can be installed under a cover bolt and get a little extra clearance..
	Like them all, but love the "B"s.

jaybmiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Greensville,Ont Points: 24707	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaybmiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 17 minutes ago at 4:26pm
	Joe , I've had my ac-225-s buzzbox since 1987. replaced the amp switch 10 years ago. I talked nicely to the Lincoln OFC girli and got the switch for $40. Yrah kinda pita but cheaper than what the repair guy was going to charge. I now PUSH IN the knob a bit BEFORE turning it, seems a LOT happier doing that. Thanks, YOU just reminded me I need to replace the cables, I have a complete working spare unit LESS THE CASE TIN. Seems 'someone' saw it outside, deemed it SCRAP for HER 'contractor' son.....sigh........
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