torque converter Help

[agus626]

=s! i bought a linchon welder form home depot my dad told me to buy a real brand i will start tomorrow the process but be advised i have never welded anything in my life this will be a first but im 15 so i guess its still a good age to learn! i will try to to take pictures of the process ! btw i live in an old house the welder is 115v aswell cant use the big 230v

 

[residentg]

practice on some scrap metal first, see if you can find someone who knows how to weld to show you how to do it. BTW, my welds stink, my son's weld are great! Go for it.

 

[toofarnorth]

So did you get an arc, mig, or flux core welder? if you got a flux core that can be converted to mig you should do it, it'll cost a little more up front for the tank and regulator but the wire costs less and with a little practice your welds come out so much nicer. I just had to use a flux welder after using a mig for the last 9 years and I gotta say flux sux, though I wasn't welding in the best of conditions and I didn't practice with it too much I don't think it would ever produce welds as nice looking as a migs.

 

[agus626]

i really don't know but here's the link of my welder was it a wise choice? im only 15 so i really don't no much about welders so take it easy on my thankshttp://shopping.aol.com/electric-weld-pack-hd-feed-welder-k2188-1/7189522

 

[toofarnorth]

Yeah that's a flux core wire feed, is it a wise choice? that depends on what your going to use it for, if all you need it for is to do some repairs then it should work just fine, It would have been better if it was one that could be converted over to use gas because then you'd have the option, but there are plenty of guys on here that have gotten good results from flux core so you might be happy with it. I'd recommend though that you do quit a few practice welds before you start welding on your cart, and you should look into getting an auto darkening helmet, they make welding soooo much easier.

 

[t0x1k]

I have that exact welder, it works great. It beats everything out there in that price range and size.
It says a maximum of 1/8" steel, but you can do 3/16 safely. Just have to weld both sides. I made my spindles out of 3/16 and welded both sides and they've held up just fine.
Just make sure you have a 15a dedicated outlet, even then it will still pop the breaker after a minute of continuous welding at highest power. So 20a is best.

Oh, and throw out the hand held mask and buy a auto dimmer from Harbor Freight. They're always on sale for like $35.

 

[agus626]

thanks guys for writing back now quick question do i have to remove my engine? due to the reason it still has gas inside of it? the gas tank inst real near to what im welding but just to be safe? thanks yeah my dad had a welding mask so im good to go.

 

[toofarnorth]

I probably wouldn't remove the engine, but you could just to be on the safe side plus in might be easier to get to all sides of the weld if the engine is gone. If you leave the engine on the frame there is also the slim chance you could fry your electronic ignition, though I don't see that happening as long as you attach the ground clamp close to where you weld. Do not put the clamp on the engine.

 

[lemegacool]

cover the tank with a cloth or place a piece of plywood in fornt of it...