Sa200 r57 idler Q

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Hi all, this is my first post, been doing lots of reading while I fix up my SA. Anyways I was reading a post that talked about a way to have the vacuum style idler engage when you use a grinder. I was never able to find more info on it though. So is it possible, or is there a way to have a switch that would engage the idler, almost like a high idle? And before you say upgrade to the electric idler circuit I don't want too, I love the simplicity of the vacuum system. Thanks guys!!
Reply:I am giving you the information for your question. The last comment with the phone # was posted in Feb. 20011, so I don't know if it is still good info. Kaye Sellon at www.billswelderrepair.com can maybe help.If you want it to idle up for the auxillary plug too will need to go electronic or add a grind eeze.  R57 info from Lincoln downloads are IM-179G and IM-179G1.  Lincoln electronic info is IM-277A.http://content.lincolnelectric.com/p...m/obsomenu.pdfOperators manualshttp://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...ualsearch.aspxParts book & service infohttp://www.lincolnelectric.com/produ...e/partsnav.asp Look at this thread, the grind ease works great.http://www.aws.org/cgi-bin/mwf/topic...hl=grind%20eze The addition of a part on your R57 a Grind Eze will engage your machine to high idle. Mr Layman had them 417-277-5666Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.                                         -Cree Indian ProverbSA 200 LincolnVictor Torches
Reply:The bunch at CABLES remote can tell you how to trick your R57 into kicking up with a grinder.  They helped me but it has been a while and can't remember just how I did it.
Reply:OK, who or what is Cables remote?? I've seen other claims like this but nobody knows nothing?? Googling it gets me remote controls for various items, R57 idlers are not one of them.Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.                                         -Cree Indian ProverbSA 200 LincolnVictor Torches
Reply:Shirley Cable, Bastrap, LA. 318-281-1833 Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Thanks!Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.                                         -Cree Indian ProverbSA 200 LincolnVictor Torches
Reply:gizzardgutz, I forgot to add, as I'm sure you know. The remote has nothing to do with the idler, just changes the amps. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Dave Herbert over at Weldtron has a slick setup to convert an operating R-57 idler to operate from weld and auxiliary outlet load sensing.http://weldtron.com/products/Product%20List.htmhttp://weldtron.com/products/idlers/...20to%20R57.htmhttp://weldtron.com/products/idlers/.../UI_series.htmMM200 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!