lincoln classic wont weld

Date 05-23-2011 03:18

I have 98 Lincoln classic 3 with no weld output or auxiliary power. Welded with it yesterday and today it won't arc period, even at high idle. Tried different leads and "flashing" the fields, thinking I did that right. Only thing I changed between today and yesterday was battery swap thanks in advance for antly help!

By EMANRESU (*)

Date 05-24-2011 02:08

Anyone?

By jffluxcore (**)

Date 05-24-2011 17:22

ask lincoln electric!

By joe pirie (***)

Date 05-24-2011 20:49

check the brushes are connected and seatedclean the armature with a stone.

By FixaLinc (****)

Date 05-24-2011 23:07

Check connections to generator and under the hood on the board and the ground connection behind board.

http://www.billswelderrepair.com/schematics.html

By EMANRESU (*)

Date 05-25-2011 00:11

Thanks for the help, if it ever stops raining I'll have to try cleaning the armature. Tried the other stuff, just wondered of there were any "common" problems.

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By EMANRESU (*)

Date 05-26-2011 01:01

Took everything apart and found a mouse jammed in the housing between removing the carcass and nest the ol' girl runs like a top!

By up-ten

Date 05-26-2011 22:29

Bet they dont have "check for mice" on Lincolns troubleshooting list. Thats just too crazy!!! Bob.

By FixaLinc (****)

Date 05-27-2011 17:06

Just make sure they didn't eat the insulation off or piss on all of it making it rust bad or will have more problems later. Any good electric motor repair shop will have the insulation wrapping and electric insulating enamel in spray cans to do some patches with yourself.