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Magneto Timing for Lincoln SA200 welders with Continental F162, 163 engines.
This blog will take you step by step through timing the ignition magneto on your SA200.
maryann275
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The easiest, fastest way to add life to your Kohler engine.
Kohler 12 050 01 Full Flow Oil Filter For your information, the image on the right is of the Kohler oil filter that comes with the new Kohler engines. This filter is 2.25 in. long and, based on everything I can find, holds approximately 4-6 oz of motor oil. Approximately 6 ounces of oil equals 0.375 pints, or about 5% of a quart. That's not much oil for an engine that is basically oil-cooled. I also found that the original Kohler OEM filter only filters down to 37 microns. On
maryann275
3 min read
The unique oil filter system upgrade for your Lincoln SA200, not a copy.
Over the years, Lincoln has gone through many different oil filter configurations. You can go online and see all the different kinds of "upgrade" filter kits. Most use the original Wix and Fram 51050 filters or the NAPA 1050 filters. Why? I have no idea. Both of these filters have restricted oil passages; just look at the hole going into the filter, the one in the center. The Weldmart Upgrade Oil Filter System is truly an upgraded system. The system, as shown in the image on
maryann275
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Continental F-162,163 Engine Distributor Timing
It seems like every other question on these Lincoln SA200 forums concerns ignition timing. Everybody seems to have their own super special way of doing it. Let's see if we can start from the beginning and make sure everything is right, and you learn the easiest way to make it work every time. With the front gear cover removed, you will see that the larger gear, the crankshaft, has one mark above and one below the key. As shown in the picture here, with the mark above the key,
maryann275
3 min read
You finally think you've found that beautiful refurbished SA200 you've been looking for. Should you buy her?
To bring you up to speed, I am 78 years old and have been working in the welding equipment business since 1971. I am a machine man, I love technology. I like to fix things. I surfed these forums to see if I could help people. And some of the answers I see from these supposed experts are unbelievably stupid. I deeply believe we have entered the age of incompetence. The images below are of a machine I saw on a forum today. The guy is asking $6,000 for it. Is it worth $6,000? I
maryann275
3 min read
**The facts of Life and the Lincoln SA200 Continental Engine Starter Motors.
Older Delco "shaved side starter" Denso Style Starrter High-mount Delco starter. I have had more problems with Lincoln SA200 starters, because Lincoln had non-standard starter "noses". That is why I need a "code" number to ID your machine. Even then, I see machines "cobbled" together and/or modified. What do you have? The SA200 octagon barrel (code numbers: XXXX through XXXXX; machines are standardized on a Delco-style starter, p/n: L4718, obsolete but still available at this
Larry Gruner
2 min read
Electrical Troubleshoot with a tool (test light) that will make you money for the rest of your life!
You should have your own Weldmart Test Light in your hands. If you take a few minutes and read these instructions, three very positive events will happen in your future. One: You will have a better understanding of your welder’s engine electrical system. Two: You will be able to better identify problems with the engine’s electrical system. Three: You will not have to take time off the job and haul your machine to someone you don’t know, who will charge you $60.00 to $100.00
Larry Gruner
3 min read
MIG GUNS (REPLACEMENT) FOR OBSOLETE WELDERS.
Airco dipstick 160 MIG Welder Miller-Matic 200 MIG Welder All century, Matco, Solar, Dayton MIG machines. Retrofit MIG guns and adapters for original Millermatic 35 MIG machines Linde, L-Tec, Esab, and Prest-O-Weld MIG welding machines Snap-on Welding Machines
Larry Gruner
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Weldmart rewound the Main armature for a Lincoln SA200 —the first step to making your machine last a lifetime!
I have always had a love-hate relationship with Lincoln Electric. From a strictly engineering position, they were brilliant. From a manufacturing perspective, in my humble opinion, they could teach the Chinese how to build cheap, cheap, not economically cheap, cheap, cheap! How these older SA machines last so long is a mystery, wrapped in an enigma! Starting with code number 7276, SA200 began with the armature FJW-27.6E (Lincoln's winding specification) If your Lincoln weldin
Larry Gruner
2 min read
What an Engine Drive Checkout Paperwork Sheet Should Look Something Like ours
Whomever does a complete welder check out, you should receive a report something that looks like this, on a business letterhead. It's a smart idea to have it signed anc dated. If you have to take them to small claims court you have proof.
Larry Gruner
1 min read
New upgrade shunt coils for obsolete Lincoln machines.
Weld-Mart replacement shunt coils, the coils Lincoln should have made and sold. Replacement shunt coil for the following machines: Classic 300D Perkins Classic 300D Kubota SA- 250-3.152 Perkins Perkins Classic 300D Kubota Classic 300D WFM SA-300 Classic 300D Perkins WFM Classic 300G The Lincoln machine codes numbers listed below use these shunt coils. 10545, 10546,10657, 10658, 10890, 10911, 10927. 11119, 11111, 11112, 11243, 11244,11248, 11473, 11473, 11474, 11475, 11499,
maryann275
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What to Look For in a Used SA-200 Pipeliner, Know What to Choose and What to Walk Away From.
_________________________________________________________________________ The number one reason to buy and maintain a Lincoln SA-200 or SA250 is that you can repair and/or upgrade the machine to keep it in use. In this author's humble opinion, both Lincoln and Miller Electric manufacture machines meant to be used and thrown away. From their business standpoint, it is a smart move; they make a profit by selling new machines. Storing, cataloging, and tracking spare parts is an
maryann275
2 min read
How to remove and reinstall a pulley on the Continental water pump.
How to remove the pulley and not lose your mind! If you have to replace the water pump pulley on your welder—and this applies to most engines—here is the procedure we recommend. Before you remove the pulley, measure or mark the shaft so you will know how far to press the pulley on. 1. Do not use a multi-jaw puller; you will break the pulley. I know we sell replacement pulleys. The pulley is weak on the edges and will break. You have been warned! Use a gear or hub puller to p
Larry Gruner
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How to install a water pump on your Lincoln Electric SA200 Pipeliner
Step-by-step instructions from someone who has done it successfully
Larry Gruner
4 min read
Weldmart Remanufactured Continental F-163 engines for Lincoln and Miller welders and other applications.
We do not rebuild Continental F-series engines. When you restore something, you only have to replace worn parts. When you remanufacture a machine, you restore it to its original specifications. If you do your job correctly, you will improve the original machine. Improved machine techniques, materials, and oils all lead to longer life. The old F-163 has been a mystery to me. I have seen 60-year-old engines slobbering oil and carboned up (you should have 115 to 125 pounds of co
Larry Gruner
3 min read
Lincoln DC rewound armatures.
Lincoln Electric has obsoleted all its DC exciter armatures. They have been manufacturing these armatures since the 1930s. If you have an SA200 or any machine that has a DC armature, you have a problem. The people who used to rewind these are fast disappearing. It is a time-consuming process that must be done manually. This is a short list of the steps we take to rewind the armature. Please note that all the steps are done “by hand”; we have no automated machines, except for
Larry Gruner
2 min read
You Need a Spool Gun
One of the most misunderstood tools in the welding industry is the “spool gun”. There are applications where you need to make a weld, but you cannot use a mig gun, and you don’t or can’t use “stick” welding. I equate it to a “Crescent” or adjustable wrench. It will not do everything, but what it does, it does very well. You can weld with any alloy that can be obtained on a standard 4” spool. If you need an alloy not available on a 4” spool, you can buy it in larger spo
Larry Gruner
4 min read
Replace your Obsolete Linde/L-TEC Esab ST-23A Spool Gun with a tool that will make you money for the rest of your life!
If you own a Linde/ L-Tec/ Esab ST-23A spool gun and it has given you years of dependable service, good for you. I hate to tell you, but Victor Technologes has obsoleted it. They have turned their back on this product, and you're now on your own. Consumables and repair parts are disappearing at a rapid rate. We suggest you use it till it finally dies. The answer to your problem is the AEC200 Esab direct plug-n-weld spool gun. 1. The original spool gun was initial
Larry Gruner
2 min read
Affordable Spool guns for Snap-On Muscle mig systems and Systematics
The one tool that will generate profits faster than any other! Systematics/Snap-on single-phase MIG machines have been manufactured since the late 1980s—they are straightforward and dependable. It's what I call an analog machine; you set it and weld. They have one easily repairable PC board that controls the speed. Snap-On MHG5B, SPOOL GUN: $2180.00 Price listed on Snap-on Website 9/2-2025 They offer a spool gun for aluminum welding only. If you're interested, we can o
Larry Gruner
2 min read
Spool Guns Upgrade guns for Miller 14 Pin Power Supplies, That Miller doesn't want you to know about.
The Profax AEC Miller-style spool gun is the answer to your spool gun needs. The gun features an internal, repairable mechanical gas valve located in the handle. The positive welding power leads through the opening on the front of the machine, or we will attach the proper welding lead plug for your power supply. Just let us know. The gas hose comes with a standard brass fitting that fits most standard regulators/flowmeters. Suppose you own a Miller, Compac, or an older Therm
Larry Gruner
2 min read
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