I always wondered if I could convert my weld pak 100 welder to MiG! I’m glad to see it is, flux core welding isn’t quite beneficial for the welding I do, which is mostly exhaust/ some body work. Gonna start looking at conversion kits now
BUY THE PARTS not the kits unless someone started selling cheap ones. The official kit price is a ripoff. It's just ordinary hardware including the gas solenoid. For strength I welded a short nipple to the welder case (I have other welders) but you can mount your plumbing and valve anywhere you care to.
@@Comm0ut Tep I robbed the parts off an olg mig I had that didnt work, and have already done the conversion on my welder, I made a video on it too, very simple conversion
Seems that a MIG conversion should start with swapping the (+) and (-) leads inside the machine. Also some better camera work on the close ups of the wire side of the welder. I was really hoping to get an A-Z starting with a flux-core welder.
Lincoln manuals with schematics can be downloaded from their website and include schematics. Example: www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/imt460.pdf Conversion kit parts list (no need to buy from Lincoln but it shows the components well): images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/d8/d8bcb345-a5eb-43f1-8992-93d77cb86709.pdf The expensive conversion kit is not necessary as solenoid valves and fittings are cheap. www.ebay.com/itm/301113411599 (not mine but I ordered one) is representative. Western 1/4 NPT, AW-15A adapts 1/4" NPT valves to standard external gas hoses. See various conversion videos and read posts on the Weldingweb forums (great community and noob-friendly) as many posters converted theirs. The principle can work with other FCAW machines if they've switched line voltage accessible. Note the Lincoln gun is a common Lincoln that's Tweco compatible. These little machines are much better made than most offshore disposables and should serve well for many years. I have many welders (they follow me home) but the little 100 is quite handy which is why I'm converting it to gas and stepping down to .025" wire for sheet metal work. If you ever replace the liner the gun used is a Magnum 100 and a Teflon liner feeds small wires nicely. NOOB NOTE: Many small wire welders are sold used because their gun liner is rusty or kinked causing wire to birdnest. Liners are cheap so I don't turn down used machines that birdnest wire.
on mine it says to change the liner for the smaller wire. I have the smaller liner but was hoping you'd show how to do that. Also turning the spool for the wire feeder around, you didn't show that either. Those are the main changes for flux to mig.
The original liner works fine with the .025/.023 solid wire. It also makes it easier to quickly throw a spool of flux core back in if needed. The liner that comes with the MIG kit is too small for the .035 flux wire.
You don't have to change the liner, just the tip. I prefer the smaller Teflon liner though but if your stock liner feeds smoothly there's no reason to disturb it. Save the new liner for when the old one gets kinked or corroded (which it might not). I DO NOT SWAP LINERS WITHOUT REASON. That's because some old liners can stick after partial removal. When that happens and they won't pull out the MIG gun (well, the cable which is the main component) is done. Fortunately small MIG guns for these machines are inexpensive.
Drivewheel or roller just needs a little tension by screwing wing nut down. If you're talking about the wire spool tension, there is an allenhead setscrew inside the wire spool spindle that you need to turn in or out that the plastic spool nut tightens against to adjust tension on the wire spool. Too tight will cause feed problems, too loose will cause a mess with the wire unraveling off spool.
I'm glad I seen this I'm going to go look at the same welder this afternoon a guy has a brand new one for 250 and if I can convert it over to gas it will be cheaper then buying the 140 now I have to price the parts to convert it. Thanks.
Both H1 and H2 tabs are used. The correct gas solenoid will have two wires, one for each tab. When the trigger is pulled those pins apply 120V AC to the solenoid. There is no polarity since it's alternating current. As long as both are hooked up it'll work.
Thanks for the video. I've had this exact welder on my shelf for over a decade after my brother in law moved back to Hong Kong. Never really knew I could upgrade it to MIG! Curious...for some basic ornamental welding would this little machine be sufficient? It looks like it could be.
They're quite decent and common in auto body shops. Conversion is so inexpensive you might as well go for it. DO NOT buy the absurdly overpriced Lincoln kit. Do watch all related videos.
Pretty sure I had it in on C for the power, unknown for the wire speed. I was mostly focused on getting it to feed correctly since I was having a little trouble with that. The settings chart recommends D-7 for 14ga. That metal was slightly thicker, but not quite 12ga. D-7 would be a good starting point, adjusting wire speed as needed.
The expensive part for me was the bottle purchase. The new full bottle in the video was around $270-$300. A smaller bottle would have been cheaper, but the larger bottles don't cost much more to refill. Ends up being cheaper in the long run if you expect to use it a lot. Haven't refilled it yet but was told it would be around $35 for a refill. If intended for occasional use, a smaller bottle may be the way to go. I've seen the hardware kit vary quite a bit in price depending on where you look. They're usually somewhere between $175-$300 and they come with everything you need. Solenoid, regulator, hoses, fittings, etc.
Thanks for the instructional video. what is the part # for the gas solenoid?
this is great ...where did you buy the gas selenoid? please tell so I can convert my welder machine ...thanks for sharing your aknowledge
I always wondered if I could convert my weld pak 100 welder to MiG! I’m glad to see it is, flux core welding isn’t quite beneficial for the welding I do, which is mostly exhaust/ some body work. Gonna start looking at conversion kits now
BUY THE PARTS not the kits unless someone started selling cheap ones. The official kit price is a ripoff. It's just ordinary hardware including the gas solenoid. For strength I welded a short nipple to the welder case (I have other welders) but you can mount your plumbing and valve anywhere you care to.
@@Comm0ut Tep I robbed the parts off an olg mig I had that didnt work, and have already done the conversion on my welder, I made a video on it too, very simple conversion
Seems that a MIG conversion should start with swapping the (+) and (-) leads inside the machine. Also some better camera work on the close ups of the wire side of the welder. I was really hoping to get an A-Z starting with a flux-core welder.
Bought same welder around 1997 and converted to mig. Welder still going strong!
Lincoln manuals with schematics can be downloaded from their website and include schematics. Example:
www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/imt460.pdf
Conversion kit parts list (no need to buy from Lincoln but it shows the components well): images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/d8/d8bcb345-a5eb-43f1-8992-93d77cb86709.pdf
The expensive conversion kit is not necessary as solenoid valves and fittings are cheap. www.ebay.com/itm/301113411599 (not mine but I ordered one) is representative.
Western 1/4 NPT, AW-15A adapts 1/4" NPT valves to standard external gas hoses. See various conversion videos and read posts on the Weldingweb forums (great community and noob-friendly) as many posters converted theirs. The principle can work with other FCAW machines if they've switched line voltage accessible.
Note the Lincoln gun is a common Lincoln that's Tweco compatible. These little machines are much better made than most offshore disposables and should serve well for many years. I have many welders (they follow me home) but the little 100 is quite handy which is why I'm converting it to gas and stepping down to .025" wire for sheet metal work. If you ever replace the liner the gun used is a Magnum 100 and a Teflon liner feeds small wires nicely.
NOOB NOTE: Many small wire welders are sold used because their gun liner is rusty or kinked causing wire to birdnest. Liners are cheap so I don't turn down used machines that birdnest wire.
This is a great video and your info just amazing ! Thank you so much for the great info !
on mine it says to change the liner for the smaller wire. I have the smaller liner but was hoping you'd show how to do that. Also turning the spool for the wire feeder around, you didn't show that either. Those are the main changes for flux to mig.
The original liner works fine with the .025/.023 solid wire. It also makes it easier to quickly throw a spool of flux core back in if needed. The liner that comes with the MIG kit is too small for the .035 flux wire.
You don't have to change the liner, just the tip. I prefer the smaller Teflon liner though but if your stock liner feeds smoothly there's no reason to disturb it. Save the new liner for when the old one gets kinked or corroded (which it might not). I DO NOT SWAP LINERS WITHOUT REASON. That's because some old liners can stick after partial removal. When that happens and they won't pull out the MIG gun (well, the cable which is the main component) is done. Fortunately small MIG guns for these machines are inexpensive.
I wish u had gotten some clips of the drive wheel setting adjustment. It's the only thing I'm worried I won't be able to get done.
Drivewheel or roller just needs a little tension by screwing wing nut down. If you're talking about the wire spool tension, there is an allenhead setscrew inside the wire spool spindle that you need to turn in or out that the plastic spool nut tightens against to adjust tension on the wire spool. Too tight will cause feed problems, too loose will cause a mess with the wire unraveling off spool.
How do you take out the drive grooved ? You showed every thing except taking out the drive groove.I`m having problem taking out mine.
I'm glad I seen this I'm going to go look at the same welder this afternoon a guy has a brand new one for 250 and if I can convert it over to gas it will be cheaper then buying the 140 now I have to price the parts to convert it. Thanks.
Have you ever heard of anyone converting this model to a spool gun? Would love to do that(for aluminum). I have that same model.
Would be nice to see a single plug weld up close.
Is the replacement gun available on Amazon ?
Jackashes don't sell the solenoid with the aluminum kit.
Can you weld 14 gauge aluminum with the 100 weld pak? I want to try it if anyone has had any success with this.
Where did you find the conversion
Great video I'm doing the same to my Lincoln 100 too. What connection did you use H1 or H2? If you could help would be appreciated.
Both H1 and H2 tabs are used. The correct gas solenoid will have two wires, one for each tab. When the trigger is pulled those pins apply 120V AC to the solenoid. There is no polarity since it's alternating current. As long as both are hooked up it'll work.
I didn't get a good look at the motorcycle, but I'm guessing it's a Yamaha XS650.
Nice ride.
Thanks, it is. 1972.
@@captaindynamo78 I had a red and white 72' XS2.
My first larger cc machine.
The motor was great, but the brakes were not.
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Why the conversion if this model was designed for gas
Thanks for the video. I've had this exact welder on my shelf for over a decade after my brother in law moved back to Hong Kong. Never really knew I could upgrade it to MIG! Curious...for some basic ornamental welding would this little machine be sufficient? It looks like it could be.
They're quite decent and common in auto body shops. Conversion is so inexpensive you might as well go for it. DO NOT buy the absurdly overpriced Lincoln kit. Do watch all related videos.
What was your settings on the welder on your last bead?
Pretty sure I had it in on C for the power, unknown for the wire speed. I was mostly focused on getting it to feed correctly since I was having a little trouble with that. The settings chart recommends D-7 for 14ga. That metal was slightly thicker, but not quite 12ga. D-7 would be a good starting point, adjusting wire speed as needed.
Thank you for showing this. Just what I needed.
Approximate cost of doing the conversion? Considering doing the conversion on mine.
The expensive part for me was the bottle purchase. The new full bottle in the video was around $270-$300. A smaller bottle would have been cheaper, but the larger bottles don't cost much more to refill. Ends up being cheaper in the long run if you expect to use it a lot. Haven't refilled it yet but was told it would be around $35 for a refill. If intended for occasional use, a smaller bottle may be the way to go.
I've seen the hardware kit vary quite a bit in price depending on where you look. They're usually somewhere between $175-$300 and they come with everything you need. Solenoid, regulator, hoses, fittings, etc.
@@captaindynamo78 thanks.
By chance u have the link or i can be any solenoid?
Sorry, I don't have a link.
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Thank you for sharing this. You rock brother!
Thanks
Great video. thx
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Quick tip that blue canister will light you up if it's charged
Great video nice
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