MK Spool Gun for Engine Drive

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Ok, so I have a weldmark 225 cc/cv engine driven welder. It says right on the side of the machine that it is a product of lincoln electric. As near as i can tell it is identical to the ranger9. with one huge exception. It does not have the connection for a spool gun or built in contactor. My question is, I just purchased a MK Prince Spool gun and I want to run it off this machine. Can I do it and what do I need? The guy who sold me the gun said it is wored for a miller, and just needs to be rewired to run ANY cc/cv machine. I am thinking I need some brand of WC? controller. I know miller makes a WC-115A and MK makes a WC-15. but do I need one of these boxes or can I use something else. Honestly I am going to be really pissed if I need to spend more money just because someone lied to me and told me it would work, hopefully it willThanks, Tom
Reply:I talked to the guy again today and he is telling me that there is a part that is inside the gun or comes with the gun that is exactly like a WC-24. And all i need to do is hook it to my welding leads and away i go? Any thought????Here are some pictures of the setup, I purchased it on ebay, great deal I think if its what it seems. I am thinking the silver barrel in the one pic is the thing that he says is like the WC-24. But dont I need a 24v power source to hook to that? Any help would be great...
Reply:I think you need to give MK a call, and depending on what they tell you maybe Lincoln as well. That can looking thing is a new one on me.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:Thanks I was thinkin thats what I should do. I never seen anything like it before.
Reply:it may just be an adapter open it up and show us the guts...But it may also be a voltage regulator for the drive motor.  Call the Mfg.Me!
Reply:Ok, ther verdict is in. The grey cylinder contained a WP-27. I added a 27vac transformer and a 110v plug and Im off and welding. this thing works great!!! What a deal...