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You can test it without the torch. Just unscrew the orange wire from the chocbar and touch the wire to the plate that the torch cable is bolted to.
Ideally, what you want is to take the yellow wire that you put the eyelet on and connect it to the plate that the torch is connected to rather than screw B. This will make it much easier to reverse the process in the future. I think, you can probably unscrew one of the bolts holding the motor on and fit the yellow M6 eyelet then screw it back on.
If it works on the torch/motor carrier plate, in the future, all you need to do is swap the big wires over between screws A and B and not change any other wiring as has been done so far. The only problem is that with the eyelet on, the wire won't go through the gland
Ideally, what you want is to take the yellow wire that you put the eyelet on and connect it to the plate that the torch is connected to rather than screw B. This will make it much easier to reverse the process in the future. I think, you can probably unscrew one of the bolts holding the motor on and fit the yellow M6 eyelet then screw it back on.
If it works on the torch/motor carrier plate, in the future, all you need to do is swap the big wires over between screws A and B and not change any other wiring as has been done so far. The only problem is that with the eyelet on, the wire won't go through the gland
It lives!! 
I carried out the tests before reassembling everything - it all works as it should. I said above that I'm such a poor welder, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference of having the correct polarity - but even I can see the benefit!!
Thank you very much for getting me to this point, I appreciate not only your knowledge but also the research you carried out on my behalf.
I carried out the tests before reassembling everything - it all works as it should. I said above that I'm such a poor welder, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference of having the correct polarity - but even I can see the benefit!!
Thank you very much for getting me to this point, I appreciate not only your knowledge but also the research you carried out on my behalf.
Missed a bargain here, an 'old' MM130 for a tenner!
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@a111r - "That's unusual, I've never seen a Migmate, old or new, with a steel liner fitted as OEM."
I bought the welder brand new in the original packaging so it was definitely OEM. Here is a photo of the liner I took out - the stripped end was in the collet.
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The pliers are just there for scalePerhaps the new Classic MIgmate Owners Club could have a smaller, more niche, Hellerman pliers subset....
DSR - "I'll have a look at mine tomorrow and let you know." - Thank you - I really need to be spoon fed these steps
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My migmate is the silver colored one I bought it new but can't remember when. Mine has the original steel lining to the torch it came with. The only fault I've had with mine is finding torch tips I now buy Hobart. 030 tips rethread them to fit where it screws in and have had no problems. If I may how do I date my welder .is their a number or date on it. I'm brand new here so if I'm out of order excuse me. It's a keeper thanks. Charlie
