Trying to find a manual for a century model 117-052-02

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I have a 94 century welder model 117-052-02 that I inherited. I really like it and use it alot. I had the user/service manual with parts list but I can not find it and need to get some parts for it. Can anyone help me out with finding a PDF manual for it? It be greatly appreciated..
Reply:you could try here.http://www.centurywelding.com/product-support.aspxEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1you could try here.http://www.centurywelding.com/product-support.aspx
Reply:Did you find what you were looking for?I have two Century model 117's.  An old, brown one, (Powermate 75 117-027) and a newer red one, (Century.100..117-050).When I got the older one, I started to test drive it, and the power level knob broke off in my hand. They had tried to glue the plastic shaft back together.  I looked and looked for a replacement part, and ended up finding specs and info in some unusual places. One was Sears.  I just opened the link for the 117-050 I had saved, and found a link to the model you have:https://www.searspartsdirect.com/mod...2-welder-partsWhat I ended up doing was finding a generic rotary switch from China, via eBay.  I paid a fraction of the cost of Century replacement part, if they had been available, which nothing seemed to be available, except used.The switch I got from China was a beast. All brass, steel with huge copper contacts.  It looked like something made in the US, in the 50-60's.  The only plastic part is the knob I put on it.What kind of parts are you looking for? I've fixed a lot of welders in the last 40 years.  One of the things about the little Century welders, which make them a gem for light duty welding is they used good quality, brand name components to build them.  The newer one I have needs a wire feed motor. I planned on repairing it, and giving it to a kd I know to get him stated in welding, (only paid $50 for he welder.)  The feed motor in both of the Centurys I have are the same motor used in the first MIG I bought in the '80's. A Millermatic 30.  When I opened the case on the old one, (bought it, first), I saw the wire feed motor, and I thought, "Oh, hello, old friend!" LOLLet me know if you need some info, or help.  These welders are like an old '55 Chev, easy to fix, and not very complicated.  Unlike the Lincoln MIG/TIG/Stick Square Wave Inverter I'm trying to sort out.GeoD
Reply:Thank you I will check out that link.. I use mine for about everything and like it more then my newer one... I'm looking for the part that my wire goes on and after my feed wheel it has build up I can't seem to get cleaned off and am sure it is building up in my line... I appreciate you responding and helping me out
Reply:"part that my wire goes on"I'm not sure what you're referring to. Can you post an image? It's been a while since I had a MIG box open, and my memory is suspect because of a brain injury. An image would help to refresh my memory and so I can make sure you box has the same parts as mine.I'm about to convert my newer Century to use as a DC TIG unit, so I will likely have some spare parts, since I won't be needing my wire feed, if it works.A trick for keeping you wire clean, pre-wire feed roller:  use a clothespin or such, and clip some Scotch Brite on the wire.  You have to make sure the pad doesn't get sucked into the feed mechanism, but I don't recall that being a huge challenge.  I used the Scotch Brite trick for several years before I started using Lubematic's products, but that was a long time ago.There's a company called Lubematic who make little abrasive cleaner pads, with a spring clip on them, and a similar lube pad, which clips on, right behind it.  I've used their products since the '80's, and haven't had any problems with wire rust or contamination fouling the wire feed in your MIG cable &/or tearing up the liner.  You can buy a can of Lubematic lube to refresh the lube pad, as well.Here's a link to MSC's site, a Lubematic seller, for all three products:Lubematic Red Cleaning Padhttps://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...rItem=84238633Lubematic Black Lube Padhttps://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...rItem=84238625Lubematic 5oz Liquid Lubehttps://www.mscdirect.com/product/de...rItem=84238617
Reply:I will be happy to get you a picture of it. I will do that today thank you for your response and your offering of help it is appreciated
Reply:Sir I am having a hard time figuring out how to post an image
Reply:Is there a way II can get you these pics?
Reply:I have found Century owners manuals here. https://www.centurytool.net/117_052_...1-345-000a.htmThey are $8. I hate to pay for an Owners Manual that should come with the unit and be available for free, but I just may have to break down and buy it too ha
Reply:Originally Posted by HMJ72I have a 94 century welder model 117-052-02 that I inherited. I really like it and use it alot. I had the user/service manual with parts list but I can not find it and need to get some parts for it. Can anyone help me out with finding a PDF manual for it? It be greatly appreciated..
Reply:Originally Posted by HMJ72Is there a way II can get you these pics?