Ranger 8 P.C. Board

Date 11-03-2007 18:46

I think I need to replace the P.C. Board on my newly acquired (used) Ranger 8.
It welds like a dream but it will not idle up when I strike an arc.
It welds just fine when I flip it to high idle but like I said, it won't do it on its own.
The switches test good in the circuit so the last thing is the P.C. Board....I assume.
I took the fancy cover off of it to inspect it and there appears to be a few "browned" pieces on it.
Do any of you guys know where I can get a new one on the web or get it rebuilt?
I haven't talked to the Lincoln dealer yet for the obvious reasons we all stay out of there...$$$$$$!!
Thanks for any light yall can shed this way.

By KSellon (****)

Date 11-05-2007 18:10

It is a faulty connection on the pick up wire. The green wire is located on the back side of your output stud. Take it loose, clean it up and secure it snuggly. Your machine will idle up. Your weld.idle board L8484-3 controls output and idles the machine down.

Rebuilt L8484 $116.25 (by Innovat Corp in Virginia 90 day warranty)
New OEM $204.61

But like I said its not your board. Its a faulty connection. I see it everyday.