Some advice from an old pipeline welder who used for many years these small 250 amps DC diesel welders from Lincoln or Miller with Kubota, Mitsubishi, Perkins or Deutz engines, they all work just as well as more modern and fancy machines but whatever engine you use, if you want to use arcair gouging like you plan to do, you must do gouging at absolutely full 250 amps currant and if you do that for a long time, you might overload the engine and the generator and they will be very quickly overheat and get damaged, I know that because I did it many times😢 To really use arcair gouging without problems with a DC diesel machine, you must use a 600 amps DC diesel welder which is much bigger and expensive but will last much longer😊 Anyway you did a great revamping job and I am sure that you will be amazed how well these small machines weld, specially with good low hydrogen rods and I hope that you will use your new machine for many years and be happy with it All the best Serge
Muffler doesn’t need to be mounted rigid. Since the engine is mounted on rubber, the muffler should be able to flex with the engine. The exhaust manifold is more likely to break mounted rigid.
Agree. If I understand correctly, the manifold break was because the long muffler and its weight acting like a high frequency pendulum due to the motor's vibration. It is suggested to disengage the muffler from the motor with a flex section (sim to a automobile or truck). Then the setup of rigidly bolting the muffler to the frame should be OK.
Agreed. Muffler needs to flex with the engine. I think the best way to secure it is to secure to the engine, so I can still move with the engine yet stay securely in place. Otherwise I will just rip apart that exhaust manifold even faster.
I agree, I think trying to keep the manifold from cracking you have certainly set it up to crack very near future. If you could make the muffler set in something similar to a motor mount with Rubber, to just keep it from some vibrations is your best bet. You have a good idea, but it needs to be Not so secure as Gary has pointed out. Rubber bushing or something to keep the vibration down, less secured as you have it now cause that will crack that manifold sure as we watched the video.
Red D Arc could not have asked for a better promotional video. This makes me want to hunt around the barns and fields in my small town to find an old welder. Great job on saving that piece of equipment.
Red D Arc is really awesome for stepping up and assisting in this great restoration! Really like the fact that they sent an actual person out to you instead of just shipping some boxes. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future projects. BTW: Congrats on surpassing a quarter million subscribers...fantastic achievement :)
One suggestion, used the welders alot in Arizona. Had small gas shocks on side covers. You unlock and shocks would hold side panels out about 6" and allow good airflow and not expose unit to rain or snow. Great video and an ideal do-it-yourself project.
I have loved seeing this old junkyard welder turn into a lovely working machine that will give many years of serving again. Plus a big thumbs up to RED D ARC for sponsoring you for this build.
I'm a retired Electrical Engineer, and I found this series very exciting, despite I've had nothing to do with this kind of work that you do! Well done! 👍
That first scratch is what sets you free. Put it on a plinth for display or use it and take the scratches. You can always repaint it in 10 years. I want to see this welder building its own trailer. And thanks to Red-D-Arc for the sponsorship. Smart companies are realising how valuable it is to sponsor or partner with trusted and respected youtubers. It locks the brand into a viewers mind better than any advertising.
Your muffler support might do more damage than good as the motor is mounted on rubber therefore it moves and obviously that muffler is now stationary to the frame guard. The best solution has always been a flexible extension between the manifold flange of the muffler and the muffler then that mount you made will do no harm. You can get them made of stainless steel so they will last forever.
Hope everything is ok with you and your family. Not seen you for two months now, we are missing your content. Love , health and respect from Scotland UK.
Hi Hope you are ok. Really miss your videos. Totally appreciate the effort that you put into what you share with all of us. Look after yourself and the family. Cheers Craig from Australia
It's great you're hard mounts the muffler, but now you've increased the chances.Of that joint breaking because the muffler won't move with the engine you need to spring mount the exhaust manifold to the muffler
That is what I was thinking. Maybe instead of a steel spacer between the clamp and the frame a peace of that rubber pad and spring loaded screws/nuts .
I was thinking it would be better to add 4 hooks ⛶ underneath the hood and 4 other to the muffler and put some springs in tension in order to support some of the weight of the muffler.
5/18/24..great job restoring that BLUE LINCOLN Red-D-Arc Diesel welder/generator. Yes, it definitely needs mheels & some kind of box/basket for all leads, cabels/wires & misc. clamps, water proof box for rods & tools. This was a great video celebrating your 'hands-on' attitude & determination. A+👍👍⚙️🔩🔧🍺😊
You put so much work into this welding machine 👍🤩 that I can't stand to see the muffler mounted like this 😮💨. The muffler will not move, but the engine will still vibrate and the manifold will crack anyway 😱. Lift the muffler upwards or out of the housing and connect it with a stainless steel flexible pipe to the collector. Greetings from Poland. 😎
Well, looks like I'm going to have to go back in this series history so I can watch his progress from the start because of the quality of his restoration makes it so darn interesting.
By making the muffler ridged you are adding a lot more stress to the exhaust manifold, if you want it more ridged secure it the engine itself so it can move with the engine and eliminating the whip like action of the long muffler set up which is causing the manifold to break.
So, I'm not really a fan of this channel BUT, I have to say, you did a awesome job on this welder. The darker Blue color you went with is a great color. You did an amazing job. Good work.
You're and old soul you have pride in your work like a much older person would that was raised with integrity and respect. And this is a complement I would normally never give out .
Needs a Salvage Workshop sticker/airbrush on the side and your signature beside it to show the workmanship and multi trade level skills you brought into this resurrection. Great Job Matt
Wow, always worth the wait for your videos! That machine turned out so well, can't wait to see it mounted on the trailer and put to work. As you already have the 240V output, a nice compressor added to the trailer would be a great idea, so you could arc gouge in the field as well... Thanks a lot for your work in front and behind the camera, big congrats for the 250k subs milestone! 👍👍👍
1:12:40 Yet, the engine has motor mounts that allow it to move, so the manifold will STILL suffer movement and probably break. It's a good thing you thought it through. 🤣
For safety reasons the 240v outlet should have a double pole breaker. If only one of those breakers trips the other side of the line will be hot making for a safety hazard. Very nice restoration!
I am planning on purchasing a new welder for myself for an early xmas present. I will be giving Red D Arc a call! Thanks for all of your postings and take care!
Great job unit looks better than factory issues. I will take the liberty of 1 suggestion. If you are going to put many hours on the unit and or trailer it across much rough terrain. Please put some sort of vibration strain relief on your muffler to manifold connection. I suggest doubbling up the gasket and putting springs under the flange mount bolts or nuts.it does not need much room to wiggle. If you leave it mounted solid with the support brace to the frame it will definetly crack somewhere. You have put in so much effort I hope you take a few minutes to make the adjustment. Looking forward to seeing the unit up on the trailer. Keep up the good work.
I saw all of these 3 videos about this recovery and learning a lot. Please continue and make more videos like that. I think the main reason of paint issue is because you need to do putty on surface and make clean and smooth with sandpaper and after that spray anti rust on it and in last part using the main paint .
If you clamp the muffler to the support it will not be able to move with engine movement and you might still crack the exhaust manifold. Beautiful Restoration!
Greetings from Germany... Always enjoy watching your videos and it is worth the in between episodes wait... This D300k welder turned out really nice. I was happy to see a Muffler fix that just happened to work out nicely... Keep-up the good work and look'en forward to part 4. 😉
That little scratch will bug you to no end, I’m the same way. Even if you touch it up, nobody will see it except you and me. I’ve been watching you for a little while, since you were trying to get the last big truck started in the field. You started out just to get this welder/generator in running condition and it turned into a full restoration. I have to say you have done a Great job, on this outdated piece of equipment. But I can appreciate it, I’m old school.
Very cool how Red D Arc/ Airgas hooked you up. It is funny how you can get every part for a SA-200 from the 50s from places like Stumpf Welding Supplies but many parts for your newer machine don't exist. Hope it provides you with many years of trouble free service.
AWESOME JOB CONGRATS!.... YOUR THE KING OF RESTORATION! USE SOME CAULKING AROUND PLUG... silicone sealant caulk Similar to a shower, the best type of caulk for bathtubs is a silicone sealant caulk. This is because it will prevent water damage, leaks, or mold growth. A silicone caulk is also very flexible, which makes it ideal for the rapid temperature and humidity changes in a bathroom.
Brilliant sponsorship with people related to what you're doing and not some food and drink company, what a finish have loved this build it's been brilliant. 👍
Excellent job on the welder, it was a labour of love for getting a piece of older machinery back to a usable and aesthetically pleasing state. The older stuff was so much more robust than the things of today. We done, can't wait to see the trailer.
In the future , my friend used heavy duty conveyer belt as bushing and shield while repairing motor mount bushings; it can work for generator legs... Make three layers (3*4) 12 cut-outs...
You have done an awesome job on this, really enjoyed these videos. I have several welders and plasma cutters that need repair , after watching this i think its time i got round to fixing them. just hope i can find enough time to fix them , thanks again for the videos you , diesel creak and cutting edge engineering are my favourite channels.
Beautiful machine restoration, only thing that bothers me is not having a high/low idle like every welding machine ive seen. Even the classic 3 which pretty sure is what that is has high/low idle
Part of my job as a mechanic at a remote mine in north Canada was repairing these welders. They are great machines, often the only engine that would start in -40 temperatures. I’d sure like to find one to fix up like you did. Good work to get it up and running again. 👍🏻
love all of your videos, have gone back to the beginning and viewed all but ~7 of old red. Aniously waiting for more, hope you are still going to release more videos.
Some advice from an old pipeline welder who used for many years these small 250 amps DC diesel welders from Lincoln or Miller with Kubota, Mitsubishi, Perkins or Deutz engines, they all work just as well as more modern and fancy machines but whatever engine you use, if you want to use arcair gouging like you plan to do, you must do gouging at absolutely full 250 amps currant and if you do that for a long time, you might overload the engine and the generator and they will be very quickly overheat and get damaged, I know that because I did it many times😢
To really use arcair gouging without problems with a DC diesel machine, you must use a 600 amps DC diesel welder which is much bigger and expensive but will last much longer😊
Anyway you did a great revamping job and I am sure that you will be amazed how well these small machines weld, specially with good low hydrogen rods and I hope that you will use your new machine for many years and be happy with it
All the best
Serge
Muffler doesn’t need to be mounted rigid. Since the engine is mounted on rubber, the muffler should be able to flex with the engine. The exhaust manifold is more likely to break mounted rigid.
He should replace the metal spacer with a rubber pad.
I agree. Or at the very least find a flexible joint to go between the exhaust manifold and muffler.
Agree. If I understand correctly, the manifold break was because the long muffler and its weight acting like a high frequency pendulum due to the motor's vibration. It is suggested to disengage the muffler from the motor with a flex section (sim to a automobile or truck). Then the setup of rigidly bolting the muffler to the frame should be OK.
Agreed. Muffler needs to flex with the engine. I think the best way to secure it is to secure to the engine, so I can still move with the engine yet stay securely in place. Otherwise I will just rip apart that exhaust manifold even faster.
I agree, I think trying to keep the manifold from cracking you have certainly set it up to crack very near future. If you could make the muffler set in something similar to a motor mount with Rubber, to just keep it from some vibrations is your best bet. You have a good idea, but it needs to be Not so secure as Gary has pointed out. Rubber bushing or something to keep the vibration down, less secured as you have it now cause that will crack that manifold sure as we watched the video.
Nicely done!
You took an old non working welder and transformed it into a beautiful operational welder with hard work and dedication. Awesome job!!!!
Red D Arc could not have asked for a better promotional video. This makes me want to hunt around the barns and fields in my small town to find an old welder. Great job on saving that piece of equipment.
You should use brass nuts and no washers on the exhaust manifold
Red D Arc is really awesome for stepping up and assisting in this great restoration!
Really like the fact that they sent an actual person out to you instead of just shipping some boxes.
I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future projects.
BTW: Congrats on surpassing a quarter million subscribers...fantastic achievement :)
If I were you to help to protect the paint I would go over it with 3 to 4 coats of clear to help with paint chips!
Junk Yard Welder has been one of my favorite projects. Thanks for the interesting and hard work!
One suggestion, used the welders alot in Arizona. Had small gas shocks on side covers. You unlock and shocks would hold side panels out about 6" and allow good airflow and not expose unit to rain or snow. Great video and an ideal do-it-yourself project.
Nice job beautiful machine……… kudos dude…….👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👏👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏
I have loved seeing this old junkyard welder turn into a lovely working machine that will give many years of serving again.
Plus a big thumbs up to RED D ARC for sponsoring you for this build.
I'm a retired Electrical Engineer, and I found this series very exciting, despite I've had nothing to do with this kind of work that you do! Well done! 👍
That first scratch is what sets you free. Put it on a plinth for display or use it and take the scratches. You can always repaint it in 10 years. I want to see this welder building its own trailer. And thanks to Red-D-Arc for the sponsorship. Smart companies are realising how valuable it is to sponsor or partner with trusted and respected youtubers. It locks the brand into a viewers mind better than any advertising.
> I want to see this welder building its own trailer.
Agree!
Your muffler support might do more damage than good as the motor is mounted on rubber therefore it moves and obviously that muffler is now stationary to the frame guard. The best solution has always been a flexible extension between the manifold flange of the muffler and the muffler then that mount you made will do no harm. You can get them made of stainless steel so they will last forever.
Hope everything is ok with you and your family. Not seen you for two months now, we are missing your content. Love , health and respect from Scotland UK.
From a junkyard special to a beautiful machine. The colors are fantastic. Looks like a brand new machine . Great job.
Beautiful restoration ! Huge support from Red D Arc for your project. 👍
When you cut a bolt down to the size needed alway run a nut up first. After cutting it cleans up the torn entry threads.
Hi
Hope you are ok.
Really miss your videos.
Totally appreciate the effort that you put into what you share with all of us.
Look after yourself and the family.
Cheers Craig from Australia
Great job you did On that welder looking forward to see you make a trailer for it 👌👍
Ralph in UK
It's great you're hard mounts the muffler, but now you've increased the chances.Of that joint breaking because the muffler won't move with the engine you need to spring mount the exhaust manifold to the muffler
Was thinking the same myself !
That is what I was thinking. Maybe instead of a steel spacer between the clamp and the frame a peace of that rubber pad and spring loaded screws/nuts .
I was thinking it would be better to add 4 hooks ⛶ underneath the hood and 4 other to the muffler and put some springs in tension in order to support some of the weight of the muffler.
5/18/24..great job restoring that BLUE LINCOLN Red-D-Arc Diesel welder/generator. Yes, it definitely needs mheels & some kind of box/basket for all leads, cabels/wires & misc. clamps, water proof box for rods & tools. This was a great video celebrating your 'hands-on' attitude & determination. A+👍👍⚙️🔩🔧🍺😊
Exactly. Needs some kind of flexible connection to reduce stress at the interface
You put so much work into this welding machine 👍🤩 that I can't stand to see the muffler mounted like this 😮💨. The muffler will not move, but the engine will still vibrate and the manifold will crack anyway 😱. Lift the muffler upwards or out of the housing and connect it with a stainless steel flexible pipe to the collector. Greetings from Poland. 😎
Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤
Well, looks like I'm going to have to go back in this series history so I can watch his progress from the start because of the quality of his restoration makes it so darn interesting.
Those Kubota diesel engines always need preheating to start properly, even when they aren't stone cold,
Speaks volumes about Red E Arc, just willing and wanting to help you with your machine, really came out beautiful, and it was plenty rough
You out did yourself what a great job good on you
By making the muffler ridged you are adding a lot more stress to the exhaust manifold, if you want it more ridged secure it the engine itself so it can move with the engine and eliminating the whip like action of the long muffler set up which is causing the manifold to break.
Greetings from the UK. I've been looking forward to the last part of this series and I wasn't disappointed. Well done.
So, I'm not really a fan of this channel BUT, I have to say, you did a awesome job on this welder. The darker Blue color you went with is a great color. You did an amazing job. Good work.
You're and old soul you have pride in your work like a much older person would that was raised with integrity and respect. And this is a complement I would normally never give out .
Beautiful dude, just beautiful. Love your work.
I think you should changed out the exhost pipe for the flapper.
The 240 V plug you had never seen is common in Canada. My stove and clothes dryer use that style plug.
Have watched your videos over and over were are you? Nothing for a long time,hope all Is well in your area,let us know.
The color is perfect great job
That is a project to be proud of. I'm really glad that it spiraled beyond your original scope because it really shows what you can do.
Needs a Salvage Workshop sticker/airbrush on the side and your signature beside it to show the workmanship and multi trade level skills you brought into this resurrection. Great Job Matt
super job
Wow, always worth the wait for your videos!
That machine turned out so well, can't wait to see it mounted on the trailer and put to work.
As you already have the 240V output, a nice compressor added to the trailer would be a great idea, so you could arc gouge in the field as well...
Thanks a lot for your work in front and behind the camera, big congrats for the 250k subs milestone!
👍👍👍
What a wonderful series this is a testament of your determination and pride you take in your work. Thanks Red D Arc and associated sponsors.
That is really cool of Red D Arc. Definitely goes to show what kind of company they truly are.
A flex joint between the manifold and muffler would be nice, good job.
The rubber mounts we always used were old conveyor belt. Lasts forever.
1:12:40 Yet, the engine has motor mounts that allow it to move, so the manifold will STILL suffer movement and probably break. It's a good thing you thought it through. 🤣
For safety reasons the 240v outlet should have a double pole breaker. If only one of those breakers trips the other side of the line will be hot making for a safety hazard. Very nice restoration!
I watch it from Japan every time! Great job done!
Thanks for the difficult and hard work !👍
What a great restoration! Good job 👍🏻
Red D Arc showed what a great company they are, and how customer-focussed they are in supporting your fantastic restoration.
I am planning on purchasing a new welder for myself for an early xmas present. I will be giving Red D Arc a call! Thanks for all of your postings and take care!
Great job unit looks better than factory issues. I will take the liberty of 1 suggestion. If you are going to put many hours on the unit and or trailer it across much rough terrain. Please put some sort of vibration strain relief on your muffler to manifold connection. I suggest doubbling up the gasket and putting springs under the flange mount bolts or nuts.it does not need much room to wiggle. If you leave it mounted solid with the support brace to the frame it will definetly crack somewhere. You have put in so much effort I hope you take a few minutes to make the adjustment. Looking forward to seeing the unit up on the trailer. Keep up the good work.
I was about to say the same thing lol
One of the best restoration videos ever. Not just got it running but it now looks brilliant. Well done
well done you put in a lot of hours on this and it sure came out great .
Very interesting series , and fantastic Refurb. A new exhaust manifold made a difference in appearance on top of everything else.
I saw all of these 3 videos about this recovery and learning a lot. Please continue and make more videos like that. I think the main reason of paint issue is because you need to do putty on surface and make clean and smooth with sandpaper and after that spray anti rust on it and in last part using the main paint .
Nice job Nice welding good show Nice Garage 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
I've used VHT on headers before. Good stuff! Should work fine on a cast iron exhaust manifold.
If you clamp the muffler to the support it will not be able to move with engine movement and you might still crack the exhaust manifold. Beautiful Restoration!
Project isnt a project if it doesn't snowball. Anything else is just a repair.
Nice job on the welder!
Cheers
Terry
Greetings from Germany... Always enjoy watching your videos and it is worth the in between episodes wait...
This D300k welder turned out really nice. I was happy to see a Muffler fix that just happened to work out nicely...
Keep-up the good work and look'en forward to part 4. 😉
Holy Moly Looks like new! Great Job!
Looks fantastic ! And works and runs as awesome as it looks !! Great job !! Looking forward to the trailer videos !! Thanks buddy !!
Question what is your next Project 🤔 ??? The anvil or the bench vises grap ??? 😊😊😊 Keep up the Good Work 👍 👏 👌 🙌 !!!
That little scratch will bug you to no end, I’m the same way. Even if you touch it up, nobody will see it except you and me. I’ve been watching you for a little while, since you were trying to get the last big truck started in the field. You started out just to get this welder/generator in running condition and it turned into a full restoration. I have to say you have done a Great job, on this outdated piece of equipment. But I can appreciate it, I’m old school.
I have not watched you for a minute but what a great video to start watching again! Good looking restoration on that welder/generator! Looks great!
Very good transformation! I'm looking forward to the trailer video.
Stunning. Always excited to watch your videos. Tks for sharing.
You really are proud if what you achieved - and so you should be.
Wonderful work, beautiful finished product and some great videos.
Lincoln welders of that year were machine grey the GOOD WELDERS 😁are blue 😎. AWESOME RESTORATION 💪🏽💯🔥
Looks like a brand new welder. Great job 👍
Very cool how Red D Arc/ Airgas hooked you up.
It is funny how you can get every part for a SA-200 from the 50s from places like Stumpf Welding Supplies but many parts for your newer machine don't exist.
Hope it provides you with many years of trouble free service.
That was some absolutely great work. It looks better than brand new! I'm looking forward to your next video.
AWESOME JOB CONGRATS!.... YOUR THE KING OF RESTORATION! USE SOME CAULKING AROUND PLUG... silicone sealant caulk
Similar to a shower, the best type of caulk for bathtubs is a silicone sealant caulk. This is because it will prevent water damage, leaks, or mold growth. A silicone caulk is also very flexible, which makes it ideal for the rapid temperature and humidity changes in a bathroom.
Brilliant sponsorship with people related to what you're doing and not some food and drink company, what a finish have loved this build it's been brilliant. 👍
Great job, good to see the machine fixed up and ready to go.
Where are you? Missing you and your very entertaining videos!!!!
Airgas now owned by Sir Liquide since 2016.......very impressive restoration job you performed!
Air Liquide
This unit is looking Clean! Awesome job.
Excellent job on the welder, it was a labour of love for getting a piece of older machinery back to a usable and aesthetically pleasing state. The older stuff was so much more robust than the things of today. We done, can't wait to see the trailer.
In the future , my friend used heavy duty conveyer belt as bushing and shield while repairing motor mount bushings; it can work for generator legs... Make three layers (3*4) 12 cut-outs...
I think it looks awesome I think you did a great job with all the colors and all of it
Great job and video! Looking forward to seeing more about this project! Thanks have a good one!
You have done an awesome job on this, really enjoyed these videos. I have several welders and plasma cutters that need repair , after watching this i think its time i got round to fixing them. just hope i can find enough time to fix them , thanks again for the videos you , diesel creak and cutting edge engineering are my favourite channels.
*Wow great restoration of this machine. Well done... great video to watch. 🙂Nice of Red-D-Arc to sponsor this video too 🙂nz*
Beautiful machine restoration, only thing that bothers me is not having a high/low idle like every welding machine ive seen. Even the classic 3 which pretty sure is what that is has high/low idle
Actually pretty sure it's a lincoln 300d
This project turned out to be awesome, very enjoyable.
18:34 you can add a modern remote control switch to any shut down wires to shut it off remotely.
Matt really love thses kind of machine maintenance videos
Part of my job as a mechanic at a remote mine in north Canada was repairing these welders.
They are great machines, often the only engine that would start in -40 temperatures.
I’d sure like to find one to fix up like you did.
Good work to get it up and running again. 👍🏻
What a fantastic restoration! The welder looks beautiful man. And nice touch on the CAT bolt on the mantle piece!
Beautiful rebuild of a nice little wielder. Well done!
Old rubber tires make good machine feet as well.
This is just what I needed to see today! Thank you for all the effort
man that really turned out fantastic Great job that will really be awesome once on a trailer
That machine is gonna last you for years of service to come.
Man that turned out badass! beautiful job!
Well done, keep up the good work and provide us with new videos
Did an amazing job it looks awesome can’t wait to see were it goes from here
We need an update on old red!!!
love all of your videos, have gone back to the beginning and viewed all but ~7 of old red. Aniously waiting for more, hope you are still going to release more videos.