Main Menu

<Fixed it!> Miller welder died today. Help needed.

Started by YellowThumper, March 16, 2019, 09:03:16 PM

Previous topic Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

YellowThumper

March 16, 2019, 09:03:16 PM Last Edit: March 24, 2019, 07:52:45 PM by YellowThumper
Anyone out there know the insides of these?
It was acting odd occasionally last week. Today it went all out.
It seems like it has lost power. The arc at start works fine but actual weld power is almost non existant. Turned off foot pedal and arc start to discount them. Also is similar to when there is no good ground.

Please and thank you if someone can help.
Mike.
Time to brush up on mig skills I guess...
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

Chryco Psycho

#1
March 16, 2019, 09:27:43 PM
All of the connections tight inside for power & negative , highly unlikely the actual generator has a problem

YellowThumper

#2
March 16, 2019, 09:48:04 PM
Will try and dive in tomorrow. It hasn't moved from current spot in 15 years. So...
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

RUNCHARGER

#3
March 17, 2019, 08:53:28 AM
Yes: First thing to do is check all connections. Hopefully something has just come loose.
Sheldon

jimynick

#4
March 17, 2019, 06:25:01 PM
Try contacting Miller, giving them the model and serial #'s and see if they have a trouble shooting department. Extended warranty?  :huh:
In the immortal words of Jimmy Scott- "pace yourself!"

YellowThumper

#5
March 17, 2019, 07:35:47 PM
Quote from: jimynick on March 17, 2019, 06:25:01 PM
Try contacting Miller, giving them the model and serial #'s and see if they have a trouble shooting department. Extended warranty?  :huh:

Lol I will assume warranty is out. Probably 20 years old.
All I checked was tight. Looks real clean inside. All garage home usage. No boards show signs of burning on them. I did find a bad toggle for the starter spark. This I will replace and then make some calls. Will stop at a local welding supply place also.
Hope I dont have to take it in somewhere.  Just sold me truck 2 months ago. Figures...
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

Haddixj

#6
March 17, 2019, 09:28:40 PM
I had a similar problem to what your talking about, I had a flexible headed torch and the copper tube inside broke and was causing weird problems. A new torch fixed it right up

Chryco Psycho

#7
March 17, 2019, 10:09:29 PM
Welcome to the site @Haddixj  :wave:

YellowThumper

#8
March 24, 2019, 07:51:32 PM
Positive update.
I replaced the toggle switch. It had a broken contact pusher inside.
Also sanded to clean contacts for start spark.
They are similar to ignition points only much larger.

Just some rod and heat big and small to test. Nothing pretty this time.

Mike.
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

Timbbuc2

#9
March 25, 2019, 06:11:19 AM
That's good, we all need a break from time to time. :bigmoney:
Get in, I'll drive

HP_Cuda

#10
March 25, 2019, 12:07:45 PM
 :twothumbsup: :bigthumb:
1970 Cuda Yellow 440 4 speed (Sold)
1970 Cuda clone 440 4 speed FJ5
1975 Dodge Power Wagon W200

Chryco Psycho

#11
March 25, 2019, 10:12:58 PM
Glad you got it fixed  :bigthumb:

YellowThumper

#12
March 26, 2019, 10:01:43 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on March 25, 2019, 10:12:58 PM
Glad you got it fixed  :bigthumb:

Thanks. My big fear is that I would have to take this heavy dinosaur somewhere.
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

Chryco Psycho

#13
March 26, 2019, 09:50:47 PM
Agreed , I figured it was not the main power generator
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions

Similar Topics