Engine-driven welder
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Engine-driven welder
Do any of you guys know if there's someplace around Wichita or KC that sells used equipment, like an engine-driven welder/generator mounted on a trailer? Brother, brother-in-law, and I have some projects to work on.
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On Rides a couple wks ago Miller Welder had a New 1929 Ford Model A truck roaderst built for the 75th aniversary had a roush built 302 in tha put out over 450 ponies they also put together a welder to match the truck pulled the 20 horse motor out and set in it's place a 300 horse roush 302 and it worked.
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if you can find a gas powered welder/gen with a bad engine it can't be too hard. The ones i have looked at use a rubber spider coupler to attach motor to gen. I might even have a coupler around the shop that would bolt up to a 302!!!
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Here's an idea to bounce off you guys...how big a deal would it be to hook up an air compressor too? Make a trailer that has pretty much everything--welder, generator, compressor, toolboxes, etc.
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Seems like it would be pretty easy with an A/C compressor, well switch, and a tank and you would be good to go!! BTW, if ya find a welder minus the motor I have a couple running VH4D Wis-Con (formerly Wisconsin engine) that you could have. If I dig hard enough I could even get you a govener, elec. ign., and a few other goodies so it will be perfect. That's the same engine they use on them anyway.
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Not sure but my dad and I made a simalar set-up on his old 74 cheby. We had a 15 or 20 gal tank in the bed and it kept up with me running my 3/4" impact on the loader tires. If your looking for an air compressor like what they use on big trucks to run air brakes you could be looking at some sserious coin!!
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An old AC compressor is easy because there are usually engine mounts to put it on the front of the engine without building brackets if using a vehicle motor. Just add a manual switch to the clutch and you are good to go. I don't know what PSI they pump, but a pressure switch could also be wired in.
