Won't hold an arc

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I have a fairly old Lincoln 225. It sat up for a few years but by cleaning out the carb I was able to get it running again.The problem is that it is difficult for it to maintain an arc. I have to really move the stick around constantly to keep welding - otherwise I have to re-strick an arc.Thoughts on what might be wrong?Any pictures you guys have pointing out what to look for would be super helpful. While I'm fairly mechancially inclined, I've never worked on welders before.Thanks in advance for any help.William
Reply:check the ground cable and clamp...try different rod.,.if it still dont work, pm duaneb55....