Oxford 161 turbo wire feed stopped

  1. Damian W, Oct 3, 2020
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    Damian W New Member

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    Hi,

    I haven't used my mig for years and on getting it out to do a small job the wire feed has stopped working. I was having a few issues before I put it away with wire birds nests so was going to treat it to a new liner. But unless I can get the wire feeder working it would seem pointless. Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

    Damian
     
  2. imagedude, Oct 3, 2020
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    imagedude Member

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    Possibly corrosion in the spade connectors feeding the drive motor.
     
  3. Damian W, Oct 3, 2020
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    Damian W New Member

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    Location:
    Newport, United Kingdom
    I'll give it a try tomorrow and see if it helps. Thanks for the idea. I have looked for loose wires and any signs of electrical items burnt but haven't tried cleaning the connectors.
     
  4. eddie49, Oct 3, 2020
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    eddie49 Member

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    Berkshire, England
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