Lincoln AC-225-S repair

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Hello!I posted this question at the Hobart forum, but the problem is not solved, so decided to look for help in other places. Sorry if somebody is reading it twice. My question is about connecting welding cables (electrode and grounding) to an older buzz-box AC-225-S. I bought it dissembled, cleaned, and started putting together. One cable fits nicely on a plate under the blade amp switch - there is a matching hole with bolt and nut. But with the other I am stuck. I do not see any bolt for it. There is a stripe coming from the transformer with a matching hole, but if I attach the cable to this stripe, it would hang in the air. For now I connected this stripe with the body and green wire from the power cord. I know that this welder is very popular, and I am surprised that nobody seems to know the insides of his own welder... Any help is appreciated, especially from those who can look inside and tell what is there! Here is the picture: Attached Images
Reply:Something looks like it sits on top of your transformer toward the front of the machine.  There is a outline.  The cable should bolt there I think.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:I have an old one out in the yard that died.  I'll go and take a look in the morning.  It looks to be identical to mine.Pics tomorrow."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I meant yours looks identical to mine.  Sorry"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI have an old one out in the yard that died.  I'll go and take a look in the morning.  It looks to be identical to mine.Pics tomorrow.
Reply:"Hang in the air" in the air sounds right, It was the groung lead.Wait till I double-triple check first
Reply:Yes one copper band of the winding sticks up there, about 1 inch widen 1/16 inck thick 10 inch long.This silly set up is one of the reasons i am looking it over closely. My work cables are not secured to anything but those flimzy connections. The remnant of the broken off selector knob jambed in the hole bettween the cables and wrapped with tape to secure them.I think I will loop them down with slack then zip tye them to the case,Last edited by grey; 01-14-2009 at 07:37 AM.
Reply:looks like yours has 2 holes with grommets where the cables enter the box ... mine has one just big one for both.I now notice other differences too. My transformer has a bracket on top...like to carry it with or something.Last edited by grey; 01-14-2009 at 08:01 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI have an old one out in the yard that died.  I'll go and take a look in the morning.  It looks to be identical to mine.Pics tomorrow.
Reply:Originally Posted by greyYes one copper band of the winding sticks up there, about 1 inch widen 1/16 inck thick 10 inch long.
Reply:Originally Posted by greyIs the selector knob busted?
Reply:I was just saying that on mine the cables were not secured and might be accidently pulled causing movement, and thus damage.The stinger connects to the  amp selector switch and the work lead connects to that band. That band just sticks up in the air. It would be wise to pull some slack into the box and secure the cable. Otherwise, that band might get bent over and short to the switch connection.
Reply:Originally Posted by greyThe stinger connects to the  amp selector switch and the work lead connects to that band. That band just sticks up in the air.
Reply:Does farmersamm want to sell the selector knob off his old machine?
Reply:Mine came connected as I have desribed. I have not plugged it in, nor seen it work.Farmersamm will tell us what's what.
Reply:The work lead (some call it ground) attached to the strap coming off of the right side of the transformer as you're looking into the back of the machine.The stinger lead attached to the amp control switch.I hope it helps. Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:It looks as if you've grounded the strap coming off the transformer.  It's the attachment for the lead, and it does dangle like that.  You could probably use some electrical ties or something to make it firm."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammIt looks as if you've grounded the strap coming off the transformer.  It's the attachment for the lead, and it does dangle like that.  You could probably use some electrical ties or something to make it firm.
Reply:Now go burn the house down!!!"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
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Reply:Too bad a good ole fashion mutlimeter would have found the fault. usually its just oxidation on the switches a simple cleanup and protect with antioxidateCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammYeah, sorta.It quit puttin' out good heat.  It was gonna cost around 150or so to test it, so I bought the new AC/DC I've got now.I gotta sneakin' suspicion it might just have been corrosion on the amps switch or something like that.  Didn't have the knowledge or time to mess with it.
Reply:Originally Posted by BilldacatAt worst, your looking at a replacement selector switch and new fan….While your at it, install a pair of “dins” or pass through studs.  Time is the only thing that would be expensive.   Old tomb stones are fun machines for teaching toddlers how to stick weld.  You got to admit that maching was good to you...