Info on sa 200

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My uncle just gave me a sa 200 welder that I would like to get some info on.Code 7789Serial A-861680He said it needs a new magneto, any idea how much and where to get one?
Reply:http://content.lincolnelectric.com/p...parts/9301.pdfshould have been made in 1978-1979. im not sure on the mag. maybe checkout weldmart.comhttp://www.weldmart.com/store/fairbanks.htmLast edited by welder90; 07-18-2010 at 02:36 AM.
Reply:Is the faceplate the only place on the machine that has the serial number? My uncle said that his father purchased the machine in the mid 70's and it was old then. I am thinking that maybe the faceplate has been replaced.Thanks for the info.
Reply:If you go to AWS forum and scroll down, there's a site on SA 200's and lots of information there.
Reply:There's a number of places to get info on and parts for the mags used on the F162/163 Continentals in addition to Weldmart as welder90 linked to:http://billswelderrepair.com/home.htmlhttp://www.stumpfweldingsupplies.com/index.htmlhttp://hybriweld.com/?SID=736021c80c...adb107944f12faIf you're going to own an SA200, you need to go to Weldmart http://www.weldmart.com/ and request your free CD http://www.weldmart.com/SA200%20CATA...EST%20FORM.htm that is packed with valuable information.As for that alternate SN location, there's a description and photo in this thread  http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ight=housingof the area on the main generator housing that should have a stamping.  I'm still not sure if it's the first four digits of a SN or the Code number that is of equal or greater value when identifying a unit.  I've never asked them but Bill or Kaye at Bill's Welder Repair would be able to clarify for you.  Both are extremely helpful on the phone and more than willing to offer any information they can.  Due to a virtually unchanged overall look of the SA200, even newer units look 'old' or at least older than they actually are.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Thanks for the info. I ordered the cd and will look for the numbers today.
Reply:That's the code number stamped on the generator housing just ahead of the starter usually.  Engines and generator barrels can get changed around over the years though.  Fairbanks Morse, American Bosch & Wico magnetos were used on them and all parts are available to rebuild them.  I've been rebuilding mags for 30 years and also have exchange units or parts lists if want to tune it up yourself just PM or email me.  All the others just want to sell you a electronic dist kit they don't fix mags anymore but not everyone can always afford to go that route.  The dist won't fit on older engines either that don't have the plug knock out hole on top of the head.  Lincoln operators manuals  http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...ualsearch.aspxLincoln parts listshttp://www.lincolnelectric.com/produ...e/partsnav.aspContinental parts: many times Montes can date the engine from tag numbers too.http://www.montesequipment.com/Serial number listshttp://www.billswelderrepair.com/WELDER_AGE.htmlhttp://www.billswelderrepair.com/Engine-Drives.html
Reply:My sa 200 does not have the air cleaner, can I run a cone filter off the carburator or do I have to run the canister style filter?
Reply:I don't really like the K&N filters but you can run those and if do need to carry a couple spares along.  Depends on conditions you work the most in.  Bill's or Stumpfs or others in ads here or online sell the K&N or will have used oil bath canister type.  Fowlers Hybriweld now has a kit for new Donaldson dry type air cleaner that works well it comes with brackets and stuff to mount it plus heater tube kit.http://hybriweld.com/products/air-cl...cc31c31e9bcc27
Reply:Stumpf's does not sell the K & N filter but they do usually have a good used original air filter assy for about $100
Reply:Bill's in OKC sell the K&N that fits they are listed right on their site under engine parts or machine parts page.
Reply:new chime on an old threadso what's the advantages of the oil bath vs new style cold air intakes?don't cold air intakes help with fuel efficiency?i have either or and just checkin to see which is best?secret squirrel weldingslingin steel since 2002
Reply:There are no cold air intakes for the SA-200.  Both the oil bath and the K&N take air from the same place under the cover and so the intake air is the same temp.My preference is for the pre-heater to minimize carburetor icing in cold weather.  Just had a bout of that with my chainsaw and it sure made for an interesting day A K&N filter won't have that feature.Gordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Reply:There are dry filter kits out there to put on them.  Weldmart sells one by EnginAire.  Fowlers, Hybriweld sells one I think is better it is made by Donaldson.  You have to realize many of these machines still being used out there are 20 to 60 years old so the original oil bath air cleaner can be rusted out, the metal shavings inside rusted out or plugged with hard grease, gunk, mud dober nests and just can't do the job anymore.  If your oil bath air cleaner is in good shape yet it will do the job fine.  If spending some $$$$ for a engine overhaul, new carb and all why would want to risk a old rusted out air filter that can't do it's job.  That is why the dry filter kits came about and some just don't want the mess of cleaning a oil bath.  It's not just a matter of choice but a matter if your filter is doing it's job if not replace it.  You can still use the warm air tube on the dry filters.http://hybriweld.com/products/air-cl...6ea72531eccab5