Can my welder run 3/32 rod?

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I have an old weldmate 75 by SIP. The rated max output is 75 amps and I bought some Hobart 6011 in 3/32. The box said 60-90 required amps. It is very difficult to hold an arc. The rod is constantly sticking and it pops and cuts out when it does start welding.It runs 1/16 rod really well but 1/16th is 10$ for 1lb and 3/32 is 20$ for 5lb. So more than twice as expensive!
Reply:sounds like not enough current to run the bigger rod.
Reply:cric8192 - At the risk of pointing out the obvious, it would seem you already know it can't.Split the difference and try some 5/64" 6013 rods. They top out around 60 amps or so.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.