No running time meter.

Here is the manual for the SA-200
http://content.lincolnelectric.com//...r/im/IM142.pdf

A couple of things:
The Continental engine is a tough old beast, easy to work on, but parts
are expensive.

The 120 volt plug is DC, you can run lights and power tools with brushes
but not anything with an AC motor.

For that price, I'd just fire it up with a heavy rod and see if it
works. Assume the engine will last forever in hobbyist use, plan on a
rebuild if you use it commercially.

azotic wrote:
"RoyJ" wrote in message
m...
Good possibility it is a Lincoln SA-200. One of those in somewhat running
condition and without MAJOR issues like an extremely tired engine might be
worth the $350 or much more. Or much less. If the engine works, doesn't
smoke too bad, and it welds (more or less), it should be worth the money.

azotic wrote:
Is this a good deal ?

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/tls/1404924594.html

Best Regards
Tom.

Gonna check it out, take some tools with me. I figure
a quick compression test should give some indication
of how worn the engine is. Anyone know if these welders
have a hour meter and where its located ?

Best Regards
Tom.