1953 lincoln 200

Date 12-29-2005 08:25

Look for the code on the id plate of the machine. Go here
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/lecooperatorsmanualsearch.asp
you can probably download the operators manual. Its probably 1342 but 1243 is also possible. Model T fords had an unusual crankshaft and were different but it isn't a model T. If all else fails take out the plugs, have somebody crank it slowly with the hand crank while you hold a finger over the #1 hole. When you feel compression in #1 hold a finger over #2 and #3 whichever you feel compression on next tells the story.
bill

By raftergwelding (*****)

Date 12-31-2005 21:10

thanks so much for your help but the firing order i need is for a lincoln sa 200 welding machine not a model t ford sorry if i offend you i'm not hwta ya call a mechanic jus know how to fix certain things is all

By billvanderhoof (****)

Date 01-01-2006 05:48

That was only in there to indicate that that was the only case that I know of where a truly unusual firing order existed. Those engines were used in industrial applications (I've seen them on agricultural sprayers that were still in use). The machinery would generally have been built in the 20's though and that would eliminate your machine. The instructions above (finger over #1plug hole...) will absolutely tell the tale.
Bill
Further research indicates that I was misinformed about model t crankshafts. The model t had the crank throws in the standard positions for 4 cylinder engines and used the 1243 firing order.

By RonG

Date 12-29-2005 12:26

Look on the Intake Manifold some times the firing order was cast on to it

By raftergwelding (*****)

Date 12-31-2005 21:11

there is not an intake manifold on a lincoln welding machine

By Brainfarth (*)

Date 01-01-2006 03:08

Jeesh... Eating Mcdonalds and almost pushed a mcnuget though my nostril.

By Sand Man (**)

Date 01-01-2006 18:45

Well, if'n there is no intake manifiold, the firing order is the least of your worries.....(shaking my head)
Continental put the firing order on the cylinder head.

By PTWeld Date 01-09-2006 00:58

The distributor cap on the rear of the magneto has four segements which should be connected in the firing order 1-3-4-2 read clockwise from No. 1.