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Alright folks, I have a few questions for ya. I bought an equipment lot a while back that included (4) older welders. I been working on these things off and on during fall and winter months.First one I got running is the Lincoln SA 250. Perkins Diesel power. Runs good and welds. Second one is a Lincoln (Lincwelder) DC 250 AS. Wisconsin V4 Gas power. Runs good and welds.Third one is a Lincoln SA 200-162 Continental in-line 4 gas power. Runs good and welds.Fourth one is a Miller. I am not real sure what size it is because, I have not had time to look into it yet. The Lincoln's I have the questions about.  I hear about Red face, Black face, Short hood, Long hood. How can I tell the diff? Keep in mind , I am not a welder. I am a mechanic some retired

.  I just buy, repair, sell.  I am new here so, if the site will allow me to post a few pictures I can if needed .
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Originally Posted by Bud1

Alright folks, I have a few questions for ya. I bought an equipment lot a while back that included (4) older welders. I been working on these things off and on during fall and winter months.First one I got running is the Lincoln SA 250. Perkins Diesel power. Runs good and welds. Second one is a Lincoln (Lincwelder) DC 250 AS. Wisconsin V4 Gas power. Runs good and welds.Third one is a Lincoln SA 200-162 Continental in-line 4 gas power. Runs good and welds.Fourth one is a Miller. I am not real sure what size it is because, I have not had time to look into it yet. The Lincoln's I have the questions about.  I hear about Red face, Black face, Short hood, Long hood. How can I tell the diff? Keep in mind , I am not a welder. I am a mechanic some retired

.  I just buy, repair, sell.  I am new here so, if the site will allow me to post a few pictures I can if needed .
Reply:They are relatively the same thing,,, the golden arms fuss over them.www.urkafarms.com
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Originally Posted by Sberry

They are relatively the same thing,,, the golden arms fuss over them.
Reply:I have never really studied 200's despite having owned them.  I was never really aware of any real differences the way they work or run to pay any attn to such things, they were a basic welding machine, they had a good reputation, ok and I wasnt on the ROW so it didnt matter.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:https://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com...g-machine.htmlEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:https://weldingweb.com/vbb/threads/1...ood-vs-RedfaceEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:I absolutely agree about label to get the most money.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:Pictures of Sa200 and Lincwelder faceplate.Cannot see the numbers on the Lincwelder very good but, I believe it's in 50's .

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Reply:look like got engine # on sa 200 ?  need ser # tell to year on faceplate with welding knobs
Reply:Alright Fellas.I have an update on my SA200 thanks to the help from reading on this site, and Charlie53843.Seems I have a Lincoln Red/Blue. Late 50's to early 60's. Code number 4149. Still searching for the serial number.I will order the correct faceplate for it soon.  When I get back to working on it and I can catch the weather right I will get a few pictures.