Because I am on a tight budget, and only have a smallish machine, Clarke 120 from memory, and weld mainly light stuff and cars etc., I use the cheapest 0.6mm wire on the big rolls. I have tried 0.8 but got better results with the 0.6. I have tried welding alloy with this machine but got poor...
Thanks for the replies, I even place the +ve quick disconnect lead on the pug in a rubber sock to protect systems when battery is disconnected, and let system "empty" over night.
Heart lab fitted a "stent" the following day after my ( 6am 11th jan 20018 ) attack, first opp of the day, jumped...
Nearly timed out of the library for today, no internet at home.
Thanks for the reply.
In my early mig days I tended to remove alternators for their protection, ecu cars being not corroded by that time. But today, ecu's and fragile sensors etc, all over the place, and very expensive to...
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Found this site yesterday but had limited time, so back today to say hello properly.
I am now retired ( heart attack in January so now on the scrap heap, or so I am told !? stent fitted at 65bar inflation pressure ! 65 bar !! I'm sure is what I heard, but was half full of drugs at the...
I presume the same protection measures would be needed if spot welding this car as well as stick arc welding, and tig ???
I am saving money in a jar bit by bit for a tig welder, as it seems similar to gas but using an arc as the heat source ?
I cannot justify the costs of gas welding these...
A tech no phobie also, computers taking over text etc.....
I have welded a pug 306 and followed the advise given about that ecu with no apparent trouble, but the mondy is the lads car needed for work. I can post some pictures of the missing sill etc, and work done. I will be welding up an old...
Hi,
I am a newbie here so please be gentle.
I am in need of some information please to do with mig welding on a ford mondeo 2001 2 litre petrol, regarding the ecu.
What actions do I need to take regarding the ecu prior to welding please ??
I am old school having used oxy acetylene for years...